Feed Management and Net Returns in Broiler Farming in South Konawe District of Southeast Sulawesi

Abstract

Broiler chicken farming is often considered a promising enterprise, but its successful operation requires farmers’ ability to manage feed allocation efficiently and effectively in order to minimize cost and increase income. This study aims to: (1) comprehend the management of broiler chicken feed distribution, and (2) ascertain the magnitude of net returns from broiler chicken farming. This research was conducted in Boro Boro Lameuru Village, West Ranomeeto Subdistrict, South Konawe District, in August 2022. The data were analyzed using qualitative descriptive analysis to depict feed management, and cost and returns analysis to determine farmer earnings. Research findings reveal that feed management encompasses: a) feed quantity determination, b) feed restriction during the final phase of rearing, and c) the establishment of appropriate feeding schedules. The average net returns of broiler chicken farming per production cycle amounts to Rp 17,205,987, which is a notable indicator of the economic viability of broiler farming in the area. This result contributes to a more comprehensive understanding of the interplay between feed management efficacy and the financial prospects of broiler farming.