Epol offers a premium broiler feed range through its SureGro line, specifically tailored for small-scale broiler farming and live-bird sales in South Africa. Our SureGro feeds deliver balanced nutrition, optimal growth, and cost-efficient performance across all production phases.

SureGro Broiler Feed Products

• SureGro Broiler Starter – High-protein starter feed for day-old chicks, designed to support early broiler growth and healthy bone development.
• SureGro Broiler Grower – Formulated with essential vitamins and minerals to enhance muscle development and weight gain during the grower stage.
• SureGro Broiler Finisher – Energy-dense finisher feed to maximise meat yield and fat deposition in the final rearing phase.
• SureGro Broiler Maintenance – A maintenance feed for live broilers, ideal for holding birds post-finisher if you sell live birds or delay processing.

Best Practices for Broiler Farming Using SureGro Feed

1. Prepare the Broiler House
   • Set up your poultry house before chick arrival, ensuring all equipment is clean and functional.
   • Plan a vaccination programme to protect your broilers from disease.
2. Feeding Strategy
   • Use SureGro Broiler Starter in crumble form during days 0–15 for optimal early nutrition.
   • Transition to SureGro Broiler Grower pellets from around day 16 to support sustained growth.
   • Introduce SureGro Broiler Finisher pellets in the final phase to maximise broiler performance.
   • If selling live broilers, switch to SureGro Broiler Maintenance to maintain weight until sale.
3. Environmental Management
   • Ensure heaters or brooders are working correctly and are at the proper height. Avoid placing feeders or drinkers directly under heat sources, as this can reduce water and feed intake.
   • Carry out the first chick check 4–6 hours after placement to confirm that chicks are eating, drinking, and active. Adjust environmental conditions (e.g., temperature, ventilation) if they are not.
4. Feeder & Drinker Setup
   • Provide adequate drinkers and feeders: one bell drinker per ~100 birds or one nipple drinker per 12 birds.
   • Use pan feeders (45 birds) or 40 cm tube feeders (up to 70 birds) to ensure all birds have access to feed.
5. Temperature Control
   • Record daily minimum and maximum temperature in the broiler house.
   • At placement aim for a floor temperature floor temperature of ~30 °C.
   • Carefully regulate house temperature during the first 14 days for optimal growth and feed conversion. Monitor chick activity and adjust temperature accordingly.
6. Feed Availability & Nutrition
   • Ensure birds always have access to feed: continuous access to broiler feed is essential for uniform growth.
   • Download Epol’s broiler feed intake guidelines to monitor consumption per production phase.
   • Select the correct feed from the SureGro range (Starter, Grower, Finisher, Maintenance) to suit your production goals.
   • Get in touch with our team for expert advice on which broiler feed works best for your setup, they’ll provide tailored recommendations based on your farm’s needs.