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Hessisches Ministerium für Umwelt, Klimaschutz, Landwirtschaft und Verbraucherschutz
Hesse
Mainzer Straße 80
65189 Wiesbaden
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Fattening of eco-hybrid roosters with farm-own feed
Due to the breeding division into fattening and laying hybrids, the male chicks of the laying hybrids were not used for breeding purposes in the past, but were used directly after hatching as food for zoo animals and the rest were killed. The fattening of the animals is uneconomical due to the poor feed conversion. Considerably increased ethical pressure on the part of consumers represents the situation in a different light: The animals should be fattened and have "a life before death". The aim of the operational group is to identify further solutions to this problem as a supplement to the existing ones. The project will therefore investigate an optional adaptation of the nutrient combination taking into account company-owned feed. The focus is on both the economic benefits and, in particular, animal welfare. Finally, the current housing conditions on farms are to be monitored and reviewed in exchange with other farms within the framework of stable schools.
A collection of data on fattening performance and carcass quality of brother cocks has been compiled, which can be used in the future as a planning basis for farms wishing to fatten brother cocks. In addition, a survey scheme was developed to record the health status of the animals. A master supplement was developed to create a feeding scheme that could be used on other farms. For sustainability reasons, the farm's own feed or regional feed components were used in the fattening cycles wherever possible. The supplementary components changed from round to round. Mixed rearing of cocks and hens was also tested and documented in two runs. This was done against the background of farms with direct marketing, which would or could also include the concept of rearing roosters and hens on the farm in their marketing. The results are also of interest beyond Hesse.
Rural development 2014-2020 for Operational Groups (in the sense of Art 56 of Reg.1305/2013)
Hessische Bruderhahn GmbH
Am Weinberg
37287 Wehretal Reichensachsen
Phone: 05651-4377
Email: info@biolandhof-sandrock.de
2018
completed
294,661