Turkeys are raised for meat, which has a distinct, distinctive taste and less fat content than the carcasses of other birds. In order to fatten a bird in a short time, it is necessary to prepare a balanced and high-calorie diet for it. PK-6 compound feed has been developed especially for the final stage of feeding turkeys, thanks to which it is possible to quickly increase the live weight of pets to 16-17 kg.
Advantages and disadvantages of PK-6 feed
In a private household, there is often enough food to keep the birds well-fed.But for some reason, such indicators in terms of speed and volume of weight gain as those of farmers engaged in mass production of turkeys are not observed. By giving birds what is currently ripening in the garden and vegetable garden, adding random leftover food, it is almost impossible to calculate whether the pets are getting enough fats, proteins, microelements, vitamins and carbohydrates.
The convenience of using ready-made mixtures lies in the fact that they are designed for specific animals and birds and for their specific age.
The main advantages of using the PK-6 combination for turkeys:
- a complete set of components for restoring the cost of living and for effective weight gain;
- high-calorie composition, including ingredients that, as a rule, are not produced in one farm;
- feeding scheme provided by feed developers;
- Shelf life in a cool, dry, ventilated area is 3 months;
- is absorbed by the bird’s body by 90%;
- Saves time on preparing nutritional mixture.
The disadvantage is that the price of the combined feed is higher than that of grains, proteins and vitamins purchased separately. However, at home it is impossible to make a composition that accurately reflects the age-related needs of turkeys for microscopic nutrients.
Feed composition
The most complex component included in a combined feed is a premix - a mixture of elements used in micro quantities. For its production, a special technology is used, which can be carried out under production conditions.
Compound feed PK-6 consists of:
- wheat;
- corn;
- vegetable and animal fats;
- sunflower and soybean meal;
- fishmeal;
- limestone;
- premix.
Consumption and feeding rates
Daily doses of PK-6 feed for turkeys, as well as its composition, are scientifically proven.
| Bird age, weeks | Consumption rate, gram/bird/day | Body weight, kg |
| 17 | 540,1 | 14 |
| 18 | 579,0 | 15 |
| 19 | 617,8 | 16 |
| 20 | 656, 4 | 17 |
The mixture consumption for 3 weeks of feeding is approximately 17.75 kg per 1 turkey. With this diet, 17 kg of body weight is achieved from the initial 14.
