Seasonal influence on performance, cost and returns of small scale broiler farming

The present study was conducted on various batches of broilers having strength from 150 to 500 birds raised on deep-litter system. The main objective of study was to understand the trend of returns in different seasons like monsoon, winter and summer from broiler rearing. The results revealed non-significant highest 49.72% returns in winter followed by 30.71% in monsoon and 19.67% in summer. The findings indicated that winter appears to be ideal season for optimum performance and maximum returns from broiler rearing.