Socialization of Good Management Farming Practices in Raising Joper Chicken to Breeders Groups in Turen

Chicken breeders’ groups in Turen developed crosses between male native chickens and brown laying hens to produce super jowo chickens (joper). This chicken can be used for meat and egg production. However, the livestock group in Turen is only used as broiler chickens and already has a promising market. 

Knowing this, a Lecturer at the Faculty of Animal Science Universitas Brawijaya (Fapet UB) conducted socialization regarding good management farming practices, Sunday (20/11/2022). They consist of Dr. Dyah Lestari Yulianti, Heni Setyo Prayogi, M.Asc., Adelina Ari Hamiyanti, MP., Faizal Andri, M.Pt., and Danung Nur Adli, M.Sc.

Dyah said the joper chicken had a faster harvest period compared to ordinary native chickens. Starting from the DOC until the time is ready for harvest it only takes about 60 days with a weight of 0.8 – 1 kg. In fact, there are some breeders who have succeeded in harvesting joper chickens in less than 60 days. In general, when joper chickens are around 50-55 days old, they already weigh at least 8 ounces and are ready to be harvested, especially in male joper chickens. 

Joper chickens have relatively high resistance to disease and are able to adapt well. So maintenance is relatively easy, including for feed and cages. In terms of taste, joper chicken meat is denser even though its growth period is faster.

“The key to good management farming practices is in the first two weeks of maintenance which includes brooding, feeding and management.” explained Diah

Brooding is when chicks need artificial heating so they can adjust to the ambient temperature. A series of systems that support brooding include heaters, chick guards, ration and drinking areas, litter, lighting, air circulation temperature and humidity, and brooding density. 

“The brooding period is one of the life periods of chickens and becomes the initial foundation for the life and productivity of chickens in the next phase. Success in the brooding phase will be followed by the next phase, making it easier for breeders to obtain optimal profits.” said Heni

Then the team also donated a feed additive produced by UB Faculty of Animal Science lecturers named UB Feed. Danung explain, this is because when the weather conditions are unstable, disease is prone to appear. It is necessary to add natural additives such as ginger, turmeric, and meniran to maintain endurance. This natural additive will not cause residue on chicken meat when consumed by humans. (dta)