The use of fermented feed containing black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) and azolla sp on egg production and egg clutch in hybrid chickens

Abstract

The purpose of the study is to investigate the effect of fermented feed containing black soldier fly and azolla meal on egg production and egg clutch. The research material used 20 female hybrid chickens and local feed ingredients. The research method was conducted experimentally using a Complete Randomized (RAL) with five (5) treatments and four (4) replications respectively. The feed treatments were P0 (100% feed control), P1 (90% basal feed + 5% black soldier fly + 5% azolla), P2 (85% basal feed + 5% black soldier fly + 10% azolla), P3 (85% basal feed + 10% black soldier fly + 5% azolla), P4 (80% basal feed + 10% black soldier fly + 10% azolla). The observed parameters included egg production, egg clutch, eggshell color, and thickness. The data obtained were analyzed using Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). The study found no significant effect on egg production, egg clutch, shell color, and thickness when feeding fermented black soldier fly and azolla at different levels. It was concluded that fermented feed containing 5-10% black soldier fly and 5-10% azolla did not negatively affect egg production and egg clutch in hybrid chickens.