Role of nutrition in feather growth

The growth and development of feathers are influenced by a variety of factors of which nutrition is perhaps the most important. Poultry feeds should be formulated to contain all the nutrients needed for feather growth and maintenance. Feathers act as a protective covering for birds, protecting them from cold and injury, in addition to their role as a means of defence and waterproofing. In breeding terms, feather quality affects mating behaviour and the fertility of the breeding stock since ma