G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Hill Campus Ranichauri, Tehri Garhwal - 249 199, (Uttaranchal), India.
In the present study a total of 1850 commercial broiler chicks (One week old) from different breeds reared In 6 batches during 1996–2000 under deep litter system at high altitude (1600–1800 meters from MSL) in Garhwal region. During the study period the temperature and R.H. were recorded as 20–28° F temperature and 60–90 R.H. The chicks were fed with balanced and locally available feed during starter and growing periods. The managemental conditions were maintained as recommended. The average body weight of broilers recorded was 1.20 Kg at 56 days of age with 2.96 feed conversion ratio and 11.25% mortality.
