MALUNGGAY LEAVES (moringa oleifera), SHREDDED COCONUT (cocos

nucifera) AND GINGER (zingiber officinale) AS A POWDER FOOD FOR CHICKENS

IN POULTRY FARM

Aquino, Clarence T.

Marquez, Johnson C.

Villegas, Edward Andrei M.

Ms. Laizel Marlee Diroy

Research Adviser
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ABSTRACT

The use of alternative food for the animals is one of the cheapest and easy to acquire
from many resources. Malunggay leaves, coconut meat, and ginger are rich in
carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and vitamins. These green and leafy vegetables are
essential and enjoyable parts of plants that humans and other animals consume as food.
Vegetables contain crucial nutrients necessary for their health, growth, and development.
The study aimed to determine the effect of malunggay leaves, ginger, and shredded
coconut as artificial food in poultry farms. Dried plant materials were then pulverized
and added to poultry feeds in different ratios 75:25, 50:50, and 25:75. The initial weight
of the chickens after acclimatization without treatment from week 1 to week showed a
significant increase. A combination of different ratios of plants and feed exhibited a
double increase in weight gain of poultries. Various treatments were compared with
control, using paired t-test, there is a significant difference (p-value 0.000) in weight
gain. Also, there is a significant difference between treatment 1 and 2, treatment 2 and 3,
and treatment 1 and 3. Considerable weight gains vary depending on the ratio of dried
plant materials added to the regular feeds of chicken.
Keywords: poultry, feeds, malunggay, ginger, coconut
 Chapter 1
INTRODUCTION
A. Background of the Study
Being healthy is one important thing in human life. It provides strong body, healthy

mind and prevent any diseases that can harm the body. Vegetables and fruits are needed

in the body. Green and Leafy Vegetables are important and enjoyable part of plants that

are consumes by humans or other animals as food. Vegetables contain essential nutrients

that are important for their health, growth and development.

Vegetables are good source of vitamins A, C, and folate. Fruits like coconuts are the

large seeds of coconut palms (Cocos Nucifera) which grow in tropical climates. Their

brown fibrous husks conceal the meat inside. As the oil and milk for this fruit have

become increasingly popular many people may wonder how to use coconut meat and

whether it offers health and benefits. Aquino,Marquez,Villegas 2

People can use those vegetables and fruits. There are so many ways on how to

experiment and how it can be an alternative food for the animals in a cheapest and easy

to look for. Malunggay (Moringa Oleifera Lam). It is well known because of the

vitamins and minerals that it can give to a person. Coconut is also known because it’s

possess high in fat and calories. While moderate in carbs and protein. At this point, the

researcher opened their mind to do something good that can amaze people and for them

to easily search and look for food to animals like malunggay and coconut meat, they

conducted a study to promote a feed hat is rich in nutrients and vitamins. The researcher

came up with the study “malunggay leaves, ginger and shredded soconut as an artificial

food in poultry farm”.

B. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

Mentioned by Padilla (2015), this study was conducted to determine the effect of

Moringa leaf powder supplement to layer chickens on the rate of egg production and on

egg quality such as egg weight and weight of its components.1 This study was designed

to show some non- significant differences between other feed additives. This also test if

these feed additives can improve the growth and development of our chickens. Not only

Malunggay and Coconut can we used in doing leaf powder supplement but also eggs.

After the test it showed non-significant differences on the rate of egg production and

layer chickens. It also shows that this leaf powder can be a potential feed additive.

Stated by Alimon, Arulselvan, Ismail, Karthivashan (2015), this study was conducted

to determine if high supply would be better to feed Malunggay to farm animals for

conversion into meat and eggs.2In addition, this study can improved coconut meat

supplementation, and increase the level of coconut affection to chickens. The results

showed that coconut meat performed similarly with those on ration without Malunggay
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Leaves. It also gains in weight but it is effective like chickens not enough strong body.

International Journal of Poultry Science, 17:134-159. Highlighted by Decuypere,

Gbeassor, Nideou, Teteh, Tona, Voemesse (2018).3This study was conducted to

determine if this way can help many people, before achieving this, they investigate the
1
Padilla J.H., Malunggay: “An EGGcelent feed additive”: p. 1-5, 2015

2
Alimon A.R., Arulselvan P., Ismail I., Karthivashan G. “Competing Role of Bioactive
Constituents in Moringa Oleifera Extract and Conventional Nutrition Feed on the
Performance of Cobb 500 broilers”, p. 1-10, 2015

3
Ibid., 154-159
effects of Moringa Oleifera leaf in broilers chickens and showed some nutritional

values. This also not to enhance the skills and ability of chickens but also to people that

alleviate and concern their animals. This study can have an effect on our chickens but

in a positive way and good way.

Stated by Falowo (2018), this study was conducted to determine if Moringa Oleifera

can improve health status, feed conversion efficiency, growth performance and product

quality of several livestock species4 Moreover, Moringa Oleifera has been reported to

increase nutritional values, some organoleptic properties, oxidative stability and product

shelf life, consumer studies in the development of these products. Therefore, this study
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has multi-function potential benefits of this plant in human and livestock nutrition.

Mentioned by Boateng (2017), this study was conducted to test which mother were to

feed the assigned foods to their infants for 14 days.5 This study is for the infant example

our siblings and their caregivers example our parents. Not only for chickens can use

Moringa Oleifera but also to people like us that have problems on how to have a proper

diet and healthy body and also increasing our growth and development. This study is

effective if you try this, because it is healthy and nutritious not only for chickens but also

to people like us.

According to Mahfuz, Piao (2019), this study was conducted to determine the effects

of Moringa Oleifera tree leaves, seeds and their extracts on chickens performance and

4
Ibid., 15-17

5
Ibid., 173
health status.6 Based on previous findings, Moringa Oleifera as natural feed supplement

has sustained the production performance and improved the health status and chickens.

Additionally, these supplement can increase the growth and development of chickens and

other animals.

Highlighted by Younis, Elbestawy (2017), this study was conducted to determine if

Moringa Oleifera extract is mainly used in chicken as a feed additive, but their effect as

water supplementation performance, carcass characteristics, immune response and blood

antioxidant level.7 This study have the advantages not only in chicken performance, and

blood antioxidant level but also in many people, because it is the safe way to help our

chickens to growth faster and healthier. Aquino,Marquez,Villegas 5

According to Balba, Flores, Paguia (2014), in order that, this study was conducted to

determine if this Malunggay Leaves can improve influence some treatments that possibly

can help many people like our grandparents, and our parents.8 Additional information,

there are five treatments, examples are basal treatment (negative control), avylamicin

(positive control) and other treatments. In addition, this study can have an alternative

value that we can find a right choice for our chickens.

Stated by Desnacido, Magsadia, Perlas, Serafico (2017), this study was conducted to

determine if it is necessary to characterize these feed stuffs as to their digestibility, amino

6
Ibid., 1-19

7
Ibid., 15-27

8
Balba C., Flores R.C., Paguia H.M., Paguia R.Q. “Utilization and Evaluation of
Moringa Oleifera Leaf as Poultry feed”: p.343-347, 2014
acid profile and contents of anti-nutritional factors.9 In addition, methods applicable on

small-holder farms should be developed to properly treat the alternative feed stuffs so as

to improve their nutritional values. Also this feed stuffs can help many farms to have a
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many animals that is much stronger than before and also it can more productive.

Mentioned by Khan (2018), this study was conducted to determine if insects can also

help increase the growth and development of chickens in poultry farm.10 Not only

Moringa Oleifera can we use in feeding our tired chickens but also other things like

insects, some insects can produce other nutrients that can help our chickens to grow

faster and more healthier. But before that we should do first some observation, if these

insects are healthier. After that we should go to the experiment and then we should

record the Chickens growth if it’s increasing or not. This is also a good way to make our

life more effortless and productive.

According to Stoev (2010), this study was conducted to determine if these feed

additives can protect some animals, because not all feed additives is healthy on our

animals, others have toxic chemical or ingredient that mix with the other ingredients.11

We need to protect our animals because some of the feed additives can cause our animals

to have many diseases and also it will die if we didn’t protect them from the other feed

additives.
9
Desnacido J.A., Magsadia C.R., Perlas L.A., Serafico M. “Efficacy of Malunggay
leaves in improving iron and Vitamins A and B status of Filipino School Children”:
p.293-297, 2017

10
Khan S.H., “Recent Advances in role of insects as alternative protein source in
poultry nutrition”: p.1144-1157, 2018

11
Ibid., 219-229
 According to Fascina, Sartori, Gonzales, Carvalho, Mailinch (2012), similarly to

study above, this study also conducted to determine if this feed additives can lessen the

fats coming from their food.12 We need to use this additives because it is more helpful to

make our animals balanced and healthier body. Like the Moringa Oleifera it is also

helpful in our animals, because it is the only thing we can doAquino,Marquez,Villegas

in our animals. 7

Stated by Amad (2011), this study was conducted to examine the effects of a

phytogenic feed additive (PFA) containing essential oils of thyme and star anise as lead

active components on the growth performance and apparent ileal nutrient digestibility in

broiler chickens.13It is by an improvement in the nutrient digestibility in the small

intestine. The underlying physiological mechanisms, however, need to be characterized

further and also the people that control this kind of study and some factors that possibly

can help us.

Mentioned by Murugesan (2015), this study was conducted to determine if this

additives can improve gut health and thereby performance.14 This experiment was

conducted with the objective to evaluate the effects of PFA as an alternative to AGP on

small intestinal histomorphology, cecal microbiota composition, nutrient digestibility,

and growth performance in broiler chickens. It says that it is applicable and effective to

our animals and it will help in the development of animals.

12
Fascina V.B., Sartori J.R., Gonzales E., Carvalho F.B.D., Mailinch I., “Phytogenic
Additives and organic acids in broiler chicken diets”: p.2189-2197, 2012

13
Ibid., 208-220

14
Ibid., 257-264
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According to Ceylan, Cinar, Onder (2016), this study was conducted to determine if

this leaf can also help in other field like phytotheraphy, In this way our money cannot be

reduced, also it can help in our society and to all of the people around us.15 All of this

related studies is helpful, like farmers who have problems in the field of food industry.

We can apply it in everyday life, even in other countries. In addition, not only leaf can be

a good way to help our animals but all parts of Malunggay like trunks that can make an

herbal for everyone who can help other people to decrease their stress and increase our

happiness.

According to Lima (2015), this coconut have some biological effects, such as anti-

helminthic, anti- inflammatory, and antioxidant.16 The objective of this study was to

review the phytochemical profile, pharmacological activities and toxicology. The review

of this study consisted of searches performed using scientific databases and because each

part of Cocos Nucifera has different constituents, the pharmacological effects of this

plant vary according to the part of the plant evaluated.

According to Brienna, Aligno, Badilles, Jao, Kosanunchai, Mercado, Tan, Tumulak

(2017), this study was conducted to determine if this five mice for each group were

chosen through a fish bowl method.17 The results of this study showed changes in wound

15
Ceylan F., Cinar A.S., Onder A. “Moringa Oleifera and Importance in
Phytotheraphy”: p.796-804, 2016

16
Ibid., 181-192

17
Brienna K., Aligno Z., Badilles J.T., Jao E.E.P., Kosanunchai P., Mercado H., Tan
T.V.A., Tumulak C.M. “The wound healing effect of Moringa Oleifera Crude Extract on
thye incised of Musmuculus (Male Albino Mice)”: p.191-196, 2017
size for both groups a day after the application of Moringa Oleifera crude extracts.

There was a constant change in the wound size for each group but this study is effective
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because they use a method and an observation to accomplished this kind of study.

18
According to Sagum, Mallillin (2014), this study has a great influence especially on

those who raise Chickens, it can help this powder food. Besides it is full of Vitamins that

can help speed up the size of Chickens, it is also organic. 19Stated by Singletary (2010),

this study will lead poultry farmers to stop feeding your Chickens using unhealthy feeds,

because they lack of nutrients they can provide to the Chickens. Also this study is perfect

for poultry farmers to believe that they also need to try this Powder Food. 20According to

Andy, Yani (2016), this study will have a big impact to our Poultry farmers, they will

receive great benefits and the Chickens will also receive huge benefits, with this Study

its production will be abundant and expand even more.

C. Statement of the Problem

A little research study has been conducted. They used malunggay (Moringa Oleifera

Lam), and shredded coconut (Cocos Nucifera), as a powder food in animal production.

According to their study feeding malunggay and shredded coconut to animals improves

bone mineralization but reduces animal performance, but they suggest that more study

must be done. From Younis, Elbestawy in their research study they determine if these

18
Sagum R.S., Mallillin A.C. “Changes in Glucose and Lipid Profile after Consumption
of Malunggay (Moringa oleifera) Leaves Products in Humans with Moderately Raised
Serum Glucose and Cholesterol Levels”: p.200-203, 2014
19
Singletary K., “Ginger an Overview of Health Benefits”: p. 171-183, 2010

Andy A., Yani S., “Grated Coconut Waste as Heating Jacket and Temperature
20

Stabilizer in the production of Virgin Coconut Oil by Natural Fermentation”: vol. 11,
no.8, 2016
malunggay will help not only in the growth and development of chickens but also in its

performance, characteristics and immune response, we will further strengthen its effect

on chickens like what they did in their study. We will try to improve not just the bone

mineralization but also the performance, health and growth of the animals, therefore this

present study will attempt to answer the following main question:

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1. What is the initial weight of the Chickens after acclimatization from Week 1 to 5? 10

For achieving this, this study attempted to answer this sub- problems:

1. What is the weight of the Chickens after treatment with Malunggay Leaves, Shredded

Coconut and Ginger from Week 1 to 5?

2. Is there a significant difference in weight of the Chickens after treatment with

Malunggay Leaves, Shredded Coconut and Ginger from Week 1 to 5?

D. Hypothesis

Null Hypothesis

1.There is no significant difference between the malunggay (Moringa Oleifera Lam)

leaves, shredded coconut (Cocos Nucifera), Ginger (zingiber officinale) and branded

feeds in terms of its texture, appearance and color.

2.There is no significant difference between the malunggay (Moringa Oleifera Lam)

leaves, shredded coconut (Cocos Nucifera), Ginger (zingiber officinale) in terms of their

acceptability.
3.There is no significant difference on the nutritional values of malunggay (Moringa

Oleifera Lam) leaves, shredded coconut (Cocos Nucifera), Ginger (zingiber officinale)

and branded feeds.

Alternative Hypothesis

1.There is a significant difference between the malunggay (Moringa Oleifera Lam)

leaves, shredded coconut (Cocos Nucifera), Ginger (zingiber officinale) and branded
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feeds in terms of its taste, color, texture, appearance and color.

2.There is a significant difference between the malunggay (Moringa Oleifera Lam)

leaves, shredded coconut (Cocos Nucifera), Ginger (zingiber officinale) in terms of their

acceptability.

3.There is a significant difference on the nutritional values of malunggay (Moringa

Oleifera Lam) leaves, shredded coconut (Cocos Nucifera), Ginger (zingiber officinale)

and branded feeds.

E. Significance of the study

Some of poultry farms these days can’t afford to buy the right foods for the animals.

They used left over foods just to feed their animals. People nowadays sell the animals for

a small amount to buy their needs for everyday life. Instead of feeding the animals using

left over foods, people can make an alternative food that is easy to get and prepare for an

affordable and cheap but at Malunggay leaves and coconut can be found anywhere. This

kind of powder food is easy to prepare and has high nutrition values for animals. This

study is also for farmers who care for their lovingly animals especially chickens in
poultry farms. From Desnacido that in their research they conducted its effectiveness on

chickens, not only its effectiveness on chickens but also its vitamin on chickens, in our

study it was just the same as theirs but they only used the same ingredients.

F. Scope and Limitations

This study only focused on the effectiveness of Malunggay leaves and shredded

coconut as an alternative for foods of animals like chicken that helps the growth and

health. The researcher did not show any concern to the other parts of the plant except for

its leaves, and its contents inside. Aquino,Marquez,Villegas 12

G. Definition of Terms

Based on our own reference and observation, the definition of artificial food is one

way we can help people who care for animals especially for poultry, they can’t decide

what to feed their animals and how healthy they are. So we thought of another way to

alleviate their concern for their animals. We not only help people who love to raise

chickens and other animals, but also those who have a tendency to take care of animals.

This study we created will help chickens to be healthy and nutritious.

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Chapter 2

MATERIALS AND METHODS

A. Materials Used

A.1 Malunggay Leaves

This is Malunggay Leaves also known as Drumstick tree, a fast growing resistant tree,

native to tropical and subtropical regions of South Asia. Common names include

moringa, drumstick tree, horseradish tree, and ben oil tree or benzolive tree. It also full of

essential nutrients and vitamins that your children need it. It contains protein, vitamin
B6, vitamin C, iron, riboflavin, vitamin A, and magnesium. Malunggay Leaves are good

for headache, bleeding from shallow cut, bacterial and fungal skin complaints, anti-

inflammatory, gastric ulcers, diarrhea, and malnutrition. This material is the most

important ingredient in making our powder food.

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A.2 Shredded Coconut

This is shredded Coconut simply the meat from fresh whole coconuts that has been

dried and cut into fine pieces. No artificial sweeteners, flavors, or no preservatives have

been added. Shredded Coconut gives the rich flavor of fresh coconuts to all manner of

baked goods. It also showed some essential nutrients of Shredded Coconut, rich in fiber,

it may offer a number of benefits including improved heart health, weight loss, and

digestion. Yet it’s high in calories and saturated fat, so you should eat in the moderation.

Overall, unsweetened coconut meat makes a great addition to a balanced diet. We will
use this material to further support the powder food we will make and to balance the taste

to chickens.

A.3 Blender

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This is Blender or food processor is a kitchen and

laboratory appliance used to mix, or emulsify food and

other substances. A stationary blender consists of a blender container with a rotating

metal blade at the bottom, powered by an electric motor that is in the base. Some

powerful models can also crush ice and other frozen foods. We used this thing to easily

crushed dry things like Malunggay Leaves.

A.4 Coconut Grater Stool

This is Coconut Grater Stool is a tool used to grate coconut for various uses as

required in many recipes and specifically in the tropical recipes. Coconut Grater Stool is

also used to coconut by placing the blade attached to it in the half cut coconut and then

twisted to take out the fine shavings.

A.5 Ginger

This is Ginger a flowering plant widely used as a spice and a folk medicine. We used

these materials for booster that can also help to increase the growth and healthier of

animals especially chickens. Aquino,Marquez,Villegas 16

A.6 Normal/Chicken Feeds

This is Normal/Chicken

Feeds it is used to give vigor to Chickens and to increase the weight of Chickens.

A.7 Weighing Scale

 A weighing scale (also known as a weighing balance) is a device used to determine

the weight or mass of an object. These are also known as mass scales, weight scales,

mass balance, weight balance, or simply scale, balance, or balance scale. This material
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we will use to measure the weight of Chickens per week.

A.8 Chicken

This is Chicken a type of bird

kept on a farm for its eggs or its meat, it is also used to test the powder food we made so

that we can know if it is effective or not.

B. General Procedure

B.1 Preparation of Materials

In preparing all materials first we have to clean the ingredients or materials that we

need to used and also we need to ensure it is very effective to test on Chickens.

B.2 Preparation of Powder food

In this procedure the powder food is almost done and need to test it to Chickens, if it’s

healthy.
B.3 Test it to Chickens

This time you observed the effectiveness of powder food to Chickens growth and

healthier.

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B.4 Recording of Data

This is not a procedure it is an analysis on how you show the results after you test the

powder food to Chickens. You show the results using diagrams or graphs, this way you

can easily understood the undergo growth of our Chickens.

B.5 Statistical Analysis (T-test)

This way can use to show the quantitative data of your results, this way showed the

formula on how you prepared your results, example the percent of chicks from day 1 til

day 20.

B.6 Other Information

This other information is only the conclusion and recommendations.

C. Statistical Analysis

This single sample of t method tests a null hypothesis that the population mean is

equals to a specified value, if this value is zero (or not entered) then the confidence

interval for the sample mean is given.

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D. Schematic Diagram

Preparation/Gather All Materials

Preparation of Powder food made from Malunggay Leaves and Shredded Coconut

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Test it to Chickens
Statistical Analysis (T-test)
Recording of Data

Conclusion
 Recommendations

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Chapter 3

RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS

This Chapter presents the Results and Discussions as shown in tabulation the weight

changes of Chickens from Week One to Week Five. Analysis and interpretation of the

results are included in this Chapter. The changes in weight based on the concentration of

malunggay leaves, coconut and ginger as powdered food for developing Chickens are

stated in tabular followed by the interpretation of the data.

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Table 1. Controlled Group Weight

Controlled Group (Normal Feed)

Chicken Initial Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5
Weight (g) Weight (g) Weight (g) Weight (g) Weight (g) Weight (g)
(July 18- (July 26- (August 06- (August 14- (August 21- (August 28-
July 26) August 06) August 14) August 21) August 28) September 04)

1 500 650 900 1200 1500 1975

2 300 400 700 1000 1300 1600
3 330 400 700 1000 1300 1600
4 120 250 500 800 1100 1400
5 120 250 500 800 1100 1400
Mean 274 390 660 960 1260 1595

Table 1

The chicken is the most exploited species of poultry, used for food production all over

the world. In the poultry industry, feed is the primary input that allows the chickens to

survive their everyday existence. The table shows the improvements of the chicken

weight after feeding normal feeds. Mentioned by Decuypere E. (2018), It can be depicted

from the table the Initial Weight of the Chickens after acclimatization without treatment

from Week 1 to Week 5. It can be noted that there is an increased in weight from Initial

to Week 5. The Chickens received no treatment except normal feeding as control.

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Table 2. Treatment 1 Weight

Treatment 1 (75g feeds, 25g powdered food)

Chicken Initial Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5
Weight (g) Weight (g) Weight (g) Weight (g) Weight (g) Weight (g)
(July 18- (July 26- (August 06- (August 14- (August 21- (August 28-
July 26) August 06) August 14) August 21) August 28) September 04)

1 200 400 750 1100 1450 1800

2 200 400 700 1000 1300 X
3 150 300 600 900 1200 1450
4 150 300 500 750 1000 1200
5 175 350 550 750 1100 1450
Mean 175 350 620 900 1210 1475

Table 2

Animals require enough amounts of all vital nutrients to remain healthy. Many studies

demonstrate that plants play an important role in keeping chickens healthy. We

attempted to keep and improve the hens by combining malunggay, coconut, and ginger.

The table shows the weight of the Chickens after feeding 75 grams of normal feed with

combined of 25 grams of malunggay, coconut, and ginger powdered food. According to

Ceylan F. (2016), It can be observed from the table the Initial Weight of the Chickens
 after treatment with 75g Chicken feeds and 25 grams of powdered plants of dried

malunggay, coconut and ginger from Week 1 to Week 5. It can be noted that there is an

increased in weight from Initial to Week 5. Also shown on this table is the death of

chicken #2 in Week 5.

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Table 3. Treatment 2 Weight

Treatment 2 (50g feeds, 50g powdered food)

Chicken Initial Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5
Weight (g) Weight (g) Weight (g) Weight (g) Weight (g) Weight (g)
(July 18- (July 26- (August 06- (August 14- (August 21- (August 28-
July 26) August 06) August 14) August 21) August 28) September 04)

1 150 300 525 800 1075 1600

2 200 400 600 800 1000 X
3 125 250 550 750 950 1200
4 110 175 300 500 750 1200
5 120 175 X X X X
Mean 141 260 493.75 712.5 943.75 1333.33

Table 3

The table showed the Initial Weight of the Chickens after treatment with 50g Chicken

feeds and 50 grams of powdered plants of dried malunggay, coconut and ginger from

Week 1 to Week 5. According to Murugesan G.R. (2015), It can also be noted that there

is an increased in weight from Initial to Week 5 which explained that feed fortified with

dried leaves of malunggay, coconut and ginger can improve the weight gain of the

Chickens in 5 Weeks period. Also this table shows the deaths of two Chickens, Chicken
 #2 and Chicken #5.

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Table 4. Treatment 3 Weight

Treatment 3 (25g feeds, 75g powdered food)

Chicken Initial Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5
Weight (g) Weight (g) Weight (g) Weight (g) Weight (g) Weight (g)
(July 18- (July 26- (August 06- (August 14- (August 21- (August 28-
July 26) August 06) August 14) August 21) August 28) September 04)

1 200 300 500 700 825 1350

2 200 300 500 700 800 1200
3 150 250 400 800 1000 1200
4 225 300 500 750 1000 1450
5 200 300 X X X X
Mean 195 290 475 737.5 906.25 1300

Table 4

The table showed the Initial Weight of the Chickens after treatment with 25g Chicken

feeds and 75 grams of powdered plants of dried malunggay, coconut and ginger from

Week 1 to Week 5. Stated by Mona E.M. (2017), It can also be noted that there is an

increased in weight from Initial to Week 5 which explained that feed fortified with dried

leaves of malunggay, coconut and ginger can improve the weight gain of the Chickens in

five weeks. This table also shows the death of a Chicken and it is Chicken #5.
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Table 5. Difference in Weight After Treatment with Malunggay, Coconut and

Ginger from Week 1 to Week 5

ANOVA
  Sum of df Mean Square F P
Squares value
Contro Between 1072274.662 3 357424.887 1.779 0.156
l Treatmen
t
Within 21096228.09 105 200916.458    
Weeks 0
Total 22168502.75 108      
2

Table 5

The table showed the analysis and the difference in Weight after treatment with

Malunggay Leaves, Shredded Coconut and Ginger. Stated by Sagum R.S. (2014), Based

on analysis of variance, there is no significant difference (p=0.156) weight increased of

chicken between control and treatments using dried leaves of malunggay, coconut and

ginger.

Table 6. Difference Between Controlled and Treatment 1, 2, 3

 Paired Samples t-test
  N Correlation Sig.
Control & 29 0.974 0.000
Treatment
Treatment_1 & 26 0.782 0.000
Treatment_2

Treatment_1 & 24 0.874 0.000

Treatment_3

Treatment_2 & 24 0.865 0.000

Treatment_3
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Table 6

The table showed important data about the difference between controlled and

Treatments 1, 2, 3. According to Andy A. (2016), However, when treatments are

compared with control, based of paired t-test there is a significant difference (p value

0.000) in terms of weight gain. Also thesis is a significant difference between treatment 1

and 2, treatment 2 and 3 and treatment 1 and 3. Significant weight gains vary depending

on the amount of dried plant materials added to the normal feeds of chicken.
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Chapter 4

CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Conclusions

There is a significant increase in the weight of the chickens after the chickens

received normal treatment compared to the initial weight of the chickens. Even if the

Chickens increase their weight, it is better that we use or mix it with organic.

The average weight of the chickens in the first week of Treatment 2 is 175 grams but

after giving 75 grams of standard feed plus 25 grams of malunggay, coconut, and ginger

powdered food, the average weight of Chickens increased to 1 475 grams in Week 5. The

average weight of the chickens in the first week of Treatment 3 is 141 grams but after

feeding them the following treatment 50 grams of Chicken feeds and 50 grams of

powdered plants of dried malunggay, coconut, and ginger it increased to 1 333.33 grams

in Week 5. The average weight of the chickens in the first week of Treatment 4 is 195

grams but after giving them the following treatment of 25 grams Chicken feeds and 75

grams of powdered plants of dried malunggay, coconut, and ginger their average weight

increases to 1 300 grams in Week 5. There is an increase in the weight of chickens

depending on the amount of normal feeds and powdered food made of organic.

Based on the experiment or treatment done, there is an increase or change in the

weight of Chickens, normal feeds and normal feeds plus powdered food made from

Malunggay Leaves, Shredded Coconut and Ginger. Also based on our observation, when

there is a large amount of powdered food made from organic, it will be more effective in

Chickens.
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Recommendations

 Increase the number of samples to determine the significant gain in weight of the

chickens from initial until the end of the treatment period.

 Use other plant materials aside from coconut, malunggay and ginger to be added

as enrichment feeds for chicken.

 Utilize other ratio proportion of plant materials with chicken feeds to provide

more effective treatment to increase the size and weight of the chickens.
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