Laying performance of ‘dekalb white’ strain supplemented with various amounts of dried black soldier fly (hermetia illucens) larvae
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black soldier fly, larvae, layer, laying performanceAbstract
This experimental study was conducted to determine the laying performance of layer chickens supplemented with various amounts of dried black soldier fly larvae. The experiment was conducted at Upper Lagnas, San Pedro, Rizal, Occidental Mindoro from April to August 2025. A total of 144 heads of layer chickens were reared in the experiment layout in Completely Randomized Design (CRD) using four treatments and three replications. The layer chickens were managed following the recommended rate of commercial feeds and DBSFL except for the Treatment 0 (Control). Treatment 1 (96% CF + 4% DBSFL), Treatment 2 (92% CF + 8% DBSFL), Treatment 3 (88% CF + 12% DBSFL). Analysis of variance in Completely Randomized Design (CRD) was used to test the statistical significance among treatments. Results showed that DBSFL supplementation had comparable effects on laying performance indicators, total egg production, feed conversion ratio, hen-day egg production, mortality rate, egg size, egg yolk color, eggshell thickness, net income and profitability. Although no significant differences among treatments, the 12% inclusion level produced the most favorable performance and achieved the highest return on investment at 20.56%. These findings suggest that incorporating 12% DBSFL in layer diets can enhance productivity and profitability without negatively affecting overall performance.
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