The Impact of Baking Soda Supplementation on the Growth Performance of Broiler

Zitte Leelee Famii and Idemor Trust Oshiobughe

Department of Animal and Environmental Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

Correspondence Author: +234-803-7971-401,   leelee.zitte@uniport.edu.ng,

ABSTRACT

This study investigates the effects of Sodium bicarbonate supplementation on the growth rate of broilers, considering diverse parameters such as mean weight, cumulative feed consumption, and Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR).  Twenty-five (25) birds were shared equally into five different groups at random, group one was the control, while groups 2, 3, 4, and 5 received sodium bicarbonate in feeds at a concentrations of 1g/kg, 2g/kg, 4g/kg and 8g/kg respectively. The primary data analysis reveals nuanced outcomes. While Sodium bicarbonate demonstrated no significant effect on the mean weight in the fifth week, distinct patterns emerged in cumulative feed consumption, with group 3 exhibiting the highest intake. Notably, optimal Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR) was observed in group 3, emphasizing the potential benefits of Sodium bicarbonate supplementation. Recommendations include exploring optimal Sodium bicarbonate levels, integrating disease management strategies, and considering practical implementation in broiler diets. This study contributes valuable insights for poultry farmers aiming at enhancing broiler growth and feed efficiency through strategic Sodium bicarbonate supplementation. Long-term investigations are suggested to unveil sustained effects over successive production cycles.

Keywords: Baking soda, Sodium bicarbonate, Broiler, Growth performance, Feed conversion ratio

CITE AS: Zitte Leelee Famii and Idemor Trust Oshiobughe (2025). The Impact of Baking Soda Supplementation on the Growth Performance of Broiler. NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL   AND APPLIED SCIENCES, 6(1):47-54 https://doi.org/10.59298/NIJBAS/2025/6.1.475400