Poultry Feed Consumption Calculator
Estimate total cycle feed, phase breakdown, weekly schedule and cost — for broiler or layer flocks. Adjust scenarios and download your inputs and results for tender pricing.
Results
- Effective FCR
- 1.65
- Survivors
- 28,800
- Total feed
- 115.9 t
- Per-bird feed
- 3.86 kg
- Feed cost
- $55,655
Phase breakdown
| Starter (day 0–10) | 18% | 20.9 t |
| Grower (day 11–24) | 34% | 39.4 t |
| Finisher (day 25–slaughter) | 48% | 55.7 t |
Weekly schedule
| Week 1 | 1,274 kg |
| Week 2 | 5,097 kg |
| Week 3 | 11,467 kg |
| Week 4 | 20,387 kg |
| Week 5 | 31,854 kg |
| Week 6 | 45,870 kg |
Assumptions
- Broiler: total feed = survivors × target weight × FCR, plus 40% of intake for mortality-adjusted birds.
- Layer: total feed = average hens × g/hen/day × production days.
- Scenario adjusts FCR: conservative +0.10, optimistic −0.05.
- Phase split and weekly curve are indicative; validate against your strain program before procurement.
FAQ
How accurate is this calculator?
Estimates are directional (±5–10%) based on FCR, target weight and mortality. Real feed use varies by strain, climate, feed quality and health status.
How is the phase split applied?
Broiler: Starter 18% / Grower 34% / Finisher 48% of total feed by default. Layer: Pre-lay 8% / Phase 1 46% / Phase 2 46%. Adjust to your program before procurement.
Why download inputs?
Save the CSV or JSON to reproduce the run, share with feed suppliers for tender pricing, or attach to an RFQ so quotes are comparable on identical assumptions.
Sizing feed demand before you buy
Feed demand is animal numbers times stage-level intake times cycle length, adjusted for mortality and for handling and storage losses. Getting this right sets contract volume, storage sizing and shipment frequency — under-sizing forces emergency spot purchases at the worst price of the year.
What this page gives you
- Cycle and annual feed demand by species and stage
- Shipment frequency and storage capacity implications
- Volume figures ready to paste into an RFQ
What a quotable brief needs
| Field | Why it changes the price |
|---|---|
| Animal type and production stage | Sets nutrient targets and acceptable ingredient list |
| Monthly or annual volume (t) | Decides whether bulk, big-bag or containerised pricing applies |
| Delivery country, port and Incoterm | Drives freight, duty and landed-cost comparability |
| Specification or accepted range | Protein, moisture, contaminant limits and required certificates |
| Payment and financing preference | LC, CAD or reviewed financing changes the supplier shortlist |
| Target start date and contract length | Spot, quarterly or annual supply attract different offers |
This page is part of a wider cluster. Calculators & tools hub holds the full overview.