Table 1. Chemical composition of poultry and hatchery wastes.
| Particulars | Poultry waste | Hatchery waste | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry matter % | N/A | 94.66–97.35 | [14–20] |
| pH | 6 | N/A | |
| Metabolizable energy (Kcal/kg) | N/A | 2,914 | |
| Crude protein % | N/A | 22.80–44.58 | |
| Crude fiber % | N/A | 0.58–8.06 | |
| Ether extract % | N/A | 11.43–30.00 | |
| Nitrogen-free extract % | N/A | 21.31–23.98 | |
| Ash % | N/A | 14.00–40.00 | |
| Organic carbon% | 35.4 | N/A | |
| Nitrogen % | 3.52 | N/A | |
| Phosphorus % | 0.86 | 0.39–0.84 | |
| Potassium % | 1.83 | N/A | |
| Calcium % | 0.45–2.05 | 7.26–22.60 | |
| Magnesium % | 0.215–0.51 | N/A | |
| Iron (ppm) | 950–1050 | N/A | |
| Manganese (ppm) | 80–240 | N/A | |
| Zinc (ppm) | 70–230 | N/A | |
| Copper (ppm) | 12–60.4 | N/A |
Note: N/A, Information not available