Fukumoto, Glen K; Replogle, John R(University of Hawaii, 1999-04)
Production data from two experiments raising poultry in movable pens on pasture are given, along with an economic analysis. Potential problems and possible solutions are discussed.
Pen materials and design, management concerns, feeding options for forage and supplementals, energy balance, nutrient requirements, and a production example with cost analysis are discussed.
The publication reports a case study in using a movable cage to provide forage as a component of the feed ration for laying hens. A materials list and details on the cage construction are included. A cost analysis over a ...