– Feed supplement: Moringa leaves are rich in essential nutrients, including protein, vitamins, and minerals, that are beneficial to poultry health and productivity. You can dry the leaves and grind them into a powder, which can then be added to your poultry feed to supplement their nutrition.
– Immune booster: Moringa leaves contain natural antioxidants, which help boost the immune system of poultry birds, making them more resistant to diseases and infections.
– Antibacterial agent: Moringa leaves contain antibacterial compounds that can help prevent and control bacterial infections in poultry. Adding moringa powder to the feed can help reduce the incidence of diseases such as coccidiosis and salmonellosis.
– Growth promoter: Moringa leaves also contain growth-promoting compounds, which can help improve the growth rate and weight gain of poultry birds, making them more marketable.
To use moringa in poultry farming, you can follow these steps:
– Harvest fresh moringa leaves and wash them thoroughly.
– Dry the leaves in the shade until they are dry and crisp.
– Grind the dried leaves into a fine powder using a mortar and pestle or a grinder.
– Mix the moringa powder into your poultry feed, at a ratio of 2-5% of the total feed, depending on the age and weight of the birds.
– Store the moringa powder in an airtight container in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight.
