Evaluating the growth and cost–benefit analysis of feeding improved indigenous chicken with diets containing black soldier fly larva meal

The high cost of feed has been the major hindrance to a growth, sustainability, profitability, and expansion poultry production. Black soldier fly larva (BSFL) meal is one most promising alternative protein sources widely accepted globally. This study evaluated growth performance improved indigenous chicken (IIC)-fed diets containing different inclusion levels BSFL meals. rates included 0% (Diet0), 5% (Diet1), 10% (Diet2), 15% (Diet3), 20% (Diet4) as replacement expensive fish in chick grower diets. Our results showed that diet significantly affected average daily intake, conversion ratio, weight gain chicks. except intake growers, was not by gross profit margin, cost–benefit return on investment feeding birds with varied significantly. highest ratio 2.12 recorded for fed Diet4. findings demonstrate insect-based feeds can successfully cost-effectively replace up without compromising birds. Therefore, could be incorporated an essential part production IIC, potentially reducing total while maintaining optimal meat egg products.