Calculate daily feed intake and protein requirements for pigs, poultry, cattle, sheep, and other livestock.
Calculate daily feed intake, monthly and yearly feed requirements, and crude protein needs for pigs, poultry, cattle, sheep, and more. Input animal type, body weight, number of animals, and growth stage. Plan feed purchases, budget accurately, and ensure optimal nutrition.
You ordered 5 tons of pig feed for 200 finishers and ran out 10 days before the next delivery. The feed store had a 3-day backorder, and your pigs lost an average of 2 kg each during the gap. That is 400 kg of lost gain — about $800. This calculator tells you exactly how much feed to order and when.
Proper feed rationing is critical for growth, feed conversion, and profitability. Adjust by species, weight, stage, and production goals.
A: Daily feed = body weight × feed intake percentage. The percentage varies by species and stage: pigs 3-5% of body weight, broilers 8-10% (young) declining to 5%, layers 4-5%, cattle 1.8-2.5%, sheep 3-4%. The calculator uses species-specific values for each growth stage.
A: Pig nursery 18%, grower 16%, finisher 14%. Broiler starter 21%, grower 19%, finisher 17%. Layer 16-18%. Beef cattle 11-13%. Dairy cow 15-16%. Sheep 12-15%. Protein needs are highest for young, rapidly growing animals and lactating females.
A: Ad libitum (free choice) maximizes growth rate but increases feed cost per kg gain. Restricted feeding (80-90% of ad lib) improves feed conversion and reduces fat deposition but slows growth. Use ad lib for broilers and nursery pigs; use restricted for finishers and breeding stock.