CPU Scientific Feed Formula: Options Toward Home-based Feed Formulation

 

One of the greatest challenges in native chicken production is the high cost of feed formulated for commercial broiler or layer breeds. To solve this, the Research Center developed a Scientific Feed Formula specifically tailored to the nutritional needs and digestive systems of Philippine native chickens. This formula enables raisers to produce high-quality meat and eggs using locally sourced, low-cost ingredients without compromising chicken health or growth rates. 

 

The CPU Feed Philosophy: Local, Logical, and Low-Cost

 

Traditional commercial feeds are often too "hot" (high in protein or calories) for native chickens, resulting in nutrient waste and metabolic stress. The CPU Feed Formula focuses on Precision Nutrition, giving the chicken exactly what it needs at each stage of life. 

 

1. The Core Ingredients (The Local Advantage). The CPU Feed Formula replaces expensive imported soy and corn with a mix of local alternatives, drastically reducing the "cost per kilogram" of feed: 

• Rice Bran (D1). Rice bran, a primary energy source, is readily available from local rice mills. 
• Yellow Corn. Provides energy and natural yellow pigment in the skin and fat that the niche market loves. 
• Fish Meal and Copra Meal. Sources of protein for muscle development. 
• Leaf Meals (Ipil-ipil or Moringa). A natural source of Vitamin A and protein that enhances the yellow color of the egg yolks and skin. 
• Calcium Sources. The ground oyster shells and limestone are crucial for bone strength and eggshell quality in breeder stocks. 

• CPU Natural Feed Premix. The ultimate source of vitamins, minerals, essential amino acids, and phytogenic feed additives. It can be accessed HERE.  

 

Interested in knowing more about feed formulation? Please check it HERE for more information.