The Effect of 12 and 24-Hour Blue Lighting on Performance and Feeding Behaviour of Broiler Chickens
Abstract: This study was
conducted to assess the effects of the 12 and 24 hours blue lighting on the
performance of broiler chickens. This study used 2,700 broiler chickens that
were divided into three treatments which are: control lighting (K) with
conventional light used by farmers, 12-hours blue lighting (B12), and
24-hours blue lighting (B24). Each
treatment was repeated three times and consisted of 300 broiler chickens each.
The parameters observed were feeding behaviour including the feeding duration,
feeding frequency, and broiler chickens performance. The results showed that
broilers treated with the B24 and B12 lighting have longer feeding duration
(P<0.05), lower feeding frequency (P<0.05), higher body weight gained
(P<0.05), and lower feed conversion (P<0.05) when compared to those of
chickens with K lighting. The conclusion of this study showed that continuous
24-hours blue lighting (B24) caused longer feeding duration and lower feeding frequency and the treatment
of B24 and B12 lighting gave better benefits than control lighting.
Keywords: Blue Light; Broiler
performance; Feeding behavior
Penulis: Diah Reni Asih, Sri
Harimurti, Wihandoyo
Kode Jurnal: jppeternakandd180015
