Feed
The Real Cost of a 2.4 FCR vs 1.8 FCR on 500 Kenbro Broilers
By FarmOS Team
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21 April 2026
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5 min read
Feed conversion ratio is the single biggest driver of profit or loss on a broiler operation.
At FCR 1.8, feed cost is RWF 1,980,000. At FCR 2.4, feed cost is RWF 2,640,000. Difference: RWF 660,000 per cycle.
Feed wastage, wrong feed stage timing, overcrowding, poor water quality, and subclinical disease are the most common factors.
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