Studies on Replacement of Maize by Sorghum in Broilers Rations

Eighty, day old broiler chicks were fed for 6 weeks on rations namely T_l having maize and T₂, T₃ T₄ & T₅ in which sorghum replpced maize at 40, 60, 80 and 100% levels. Weight gain was higher (P<0.05) in groups fed T₁ diet. However, FER and PER were higher (P<0.05) in broilers fed T₂ diet. Performance index was maximum in broilers fed on diet T₁ while, most economical weight was attained by broilers fed on diet T₂. It was concluded that sorghum can replace 40 percent of maize.