Abstract

Native chickens require innovative feeding strategies to enhance productivity. This study aimed to examine the dietary effects of using maggot and corn meal (MCM) on the performance and feed digestibility of native chickens. The study used a complete randomized design, with a total of 200 one-day-old native chicks randomly allocated into four groups, each with five replicates. The first group received 100% basal feed (T0). The second group received 95% basal feed and 5% MCM (T1), the third group received 90% basal feed and 10% MCM (T2), and the fourth group received 85% basal feed and 15% MCM (T3). Group T1 exhibited significantly higher live weight, daily body weight gain, crude protein digestibility, crude fiber digestibility, and crude fat digestibility compared to other treatments. The T3 group showed the highest feed intake, whereas the best feed conversion ratio (FCR) was observed in the T0 group. It is concluded that a 5% inclusion of MCM in the feed has beneficial effecta on growth performance and digestibility of native chickens.