The Type of Floor and its Impact on the Growth, Physiological and Performance of Broilers

Abstract This study was conducted to find out the effect of floor type on growth, some physiological characteristics and welfare standards for broilers. 120 unsexed one-day-old ROSS 308 broiler chicks were used. The included two groups with three replicates (20 birds each replicate). first treatment, raised Rice husks litter, second treatment a wire floor, 15 cm high. Feed water provided freely throughout period. results showed that raising broilers different did not show significant differences in body weight, weight gain rate feed conversion factor between groups, found consumption favor at age 21 days, no appeared productive performance. 38 there percentage dressing, relative internal organs concentration ammonia NH 3 gas, while rearing reduced carbon dioxide Co 2 temperature improvement measures well-being, incidence inflammation hock burn footpad dermatitis. biochemical hormonal significantly affected when an level antioxidants bird’s through increase GSH. We conclude from this affect performance, but it improved status