Table 4 The feed acquisition and storage practices among selected poultry farmers and feed processors
Category | Response | Frequency (%) n = 44 | |
|---|---|---|---|
Storage Practices | Reasons for stock piling feed/ingredients | Preparation for period of scarcity | 26 (59.1) |
Favourable/lower prices | 16 (36.4) | ||
Others (own harvest) | 2 (4.5) | ||
Average duration of storage | < 1 month | 26 (59.1) | |
> 1 month | 18 (40.9) | ||
Form stored | Individual ingredients, especially maize bran | 36 (81.8) | |
Mixed | 8 (18.2) | ||
Quantity stored (kg) | < 100 | 18 (40.9) | |
100–1000 | 33 (75.0) | ||
> 1000 | 3 (6.8) | ||
Structure of storage area | Raised platform | 12 (27.3) | |
On floor | 32 (72.7) | ||
Ever encountered storage problems | Yes | 39 (88.6) | |
No | 5 (11.4) | ||
Storage problem management | Fumigation | 31 (70.5) | |
Proper drying | 9 (20.5) | ||
Binder | 4 (9.1) | ||
Practice First in-First out | Yes | 12 (27.3) | |
No | 32 (72.7) | ||
Feed Purchasing Practices | Feed Source | Local supplier | 7 (15.9) |
Commercial processor | 26 (59.1) | ||
Other | 11 (25.0) | ||
Ingredient source | Small scale feed traders in Kisenyi | 14 (31.8) | |
Local miller/supplier | 13 (29.5) | ||
Local Processor/agent | 8 (18.2) | ||
Other | 9 (20.5) | ||
Quality determination method | Source from reliable source | 2 (4.5) | |
Inspect for foreign objects | 16 (36.4) | ||
Appearance, not moldy | 8 (18.2) | ||
Moisture check (subjective) | 17 (38.6) | ||
Other | 1 (2.3) | ||
Source from same supplier | Yes | 5 (11.4) | |
No | 25 (56.8) | ||
Other (price influence) | 14 (31.8) |