How to use this planner
Start with the number of birds you expect to feed and the number of days you are buying for. Daily feed intake changes with breed, age, body weight, temperature and production stage, so the presets are only planning examples. Replace the daily intake with the recommendation from your hatchery or feed manufacturer whenever you have one.
The calculator multiplies birds × daily feed × days. It then adds your expected wastage and optional safety stock. Because feed is normally purchased in whole bags, the bag estimate rounds up so you do not plan to buy part of a bag.
Why feed planning matters
- Buying too little can force an emergency purchase at a higher price or cause abrupt feed changes.
- Buying too much can tie up cash and increase the risk of moisture, mould, rodents or nutrient loss during storage.
- Tracking real feed used each week helps you compare your flock with the feeding guide and spot unusual waste.
- Keep feed dry, raised off the floor and protected from rodents; do not use visibly mouldy or spoiled feed.
Important: Feed intake is not one fixed number for every bird. Use this tool for purchasing and budgeting, then follow the feeding programme supplied for your specific breed and age. Consult a qualified poultry nutritionist or veterinarian when formulating rations or dealing with poor growth or production.