Effect of feeding coriander (Coriandrum sativum, L.) on egg production performance and nutrient retention in laying Japanese quails.

摘要

Effects of feeding coriander seeds to Japanese quails were investigated on egg production and quality. For 42 days 375 birds were divided into 5 groups and fed diets containing 0, 0.5, 1.0, 2.0 or 4.0% ground coriander seeds. Feed intake of birds fed coriander was significantly higher than that of birds fed control diets (P < 0.05). Egg production was similar in all groups. Highest egg wt., albumen wt., Hough units, nutrient contents and feed efficiency were achieved by groups fed 1 and 2% coriander diets (P < 0.05). Other egg quality parameters, including shape index, yolk index, albumen index and specific gravity, were not affected by coriander supplementation.