Energy needs of dwarf (dw) broiler breeder hens

Studies were conducted to determine the daily energy needs of the dwarf broiler breeder hen. In the first study, hens were control-fed diets ranging from 325 to 400 M.E. kcal./hen/day with ample amounts of other essential nutrients. Hens did not totally consume all of their daily allotment so in a second study the calorie allowance ranged from 260 to 320 M.E. kcal./hen/day. From the results of these studies it is estimated that the daily energy requirement of the dwarf broiler breeder hen is greater than 249 but no more than 269 M.E. kcal./day.