GROWTH PERFORMANCE OF NATIVE CHICKENS FED DIETS CONTAINING FERMENTED PUTAK (Corypha gebanga)

KONI, Theresia Nur Indah and FOENAY, Tri Anggarini Yuniwati and Rohyati, Eni and Widu, Asri Apriana (2026) GROWTH PERFORMANCE OF NATIVE CHICKENS FED DIETS CONTAINING FERMENTED PUTAK (Corypha gebanga). Online Journal of Animal and Feed Research. 1 - 5. ISSN 22287701

Text OJAFR16(3)140-144,2026.pdf - Published Version Download (281kB)

Abstract

Putak, a potential feed ingredient obtained from the inner pith of the gebang palm (Corypha gebanga), is traditionally used on Timor Island, Indonesia. However, its low crude protein content and high fibre level restrict its inclusion in poultry diets. Previous studies have indicated that fermentation with 10 palmyra sap for six days enhances the crude protein content of putak. This study evaluated the effects of graded dietary inclusion levels of fermented putak on the growth performance of native chickens during the starter phase. A completely randomized design was applied with four dietary treatments and five replications (7 birds per replicate): 0 (P0), 10 (P1), 20 (P2), and 30 (P3) fermented putak inclusion in the diet. Increasing levels of fermented putak significantly affected feed conversion ratio (FCR; P < 0.05) but did not significantly influence feed intake or body weight gain (P > 0.05). The FCR of birds fed the control diet did not differ significantly from that of birds fed diets containing 10 fermented putak, whereas poorer FCR values were significantly observed at inclusion levels of 20. In conclusion, fermented putak can be included at levels of up to 10 in the diets of native chickens during the starter phase without adverse effects on feed efficiency. Future studies should aim to optimize the inclusion level of fermented putak beyond 10 by improving its nutritional quality, particularly through enhanced fermentation techniques or the use of feed additives such as enzymes. Research should also investigate its long-term effects across different growth phases of native chickens, as well as its impact on carcass characteristics and overall health. © 2026 The Author(s). All right reserved.

Item Type:	Article
Keywords:	Feed efficiency; Gebang palm; Growth performance; Native chickens; Palmyra sap
Subjects:	S Agriculture > SF Animal culture
Divisions:	Online Journal of Animal and Feed Research (OJAFR)
Page Range:	1 - 5
Journal or Publication Title:	Online Journal of Animal and Feed Research
Journal Index:	Scopus
Volume:	16
Number:	3
Publisher:	Scienceline Publications, Ltd
Identification Number:	https://doi.org/10.51227/ojafr.2026.17
ISSN:	22287701
Depositing User:	Dr. Saeid Chekani-Azar
URI:	https://eprints.science-line.com/id/eprint/1789

Actions (login required)

View Item