Impact Of Magnetised Water on Nigeria Broiler Chicken Performance and Growth Rate

Poultry farming is vital to Nigeria’s economy and provides a key protein source, yet many farms struggle with slow growth and high mortality in broiler chickens. This study aimed to assess the impact of magnetised water on broiler growth. 40 broiler chickens were housed in four groups (T0-T3) at the National Integrated Farm Project in Ilorin, Nigeria. The water treatment involved a setup with neodymium magnets and varied exposure times: T0 (control, no magnetisation), T1 (55 s), T2 (110 s), and T3 (165 s). Each group had 10 birds, and weekly weight was recorded over seven weeks. A paired t-test was used to analyze growth differences between treatments. Average weekly weight gains for T0, T1, T2, and T3 increased progressively, with T3 showing the highest gain. Paired t-test results indicated significant differences in growth between magnetised and non-magnetised groups, with calculated values above the threshold (ttab = 2.969). This study established that magnetised water increased the performance and growth rate of broiler chicken. It is therefore recommended that magnetised water can be used in producing broiler chicken for high income from poultry farming.