Sorghum, Wheat and Corn in Diets for Broiler Chicks

Abstract

Sorghum, wheat or corn in soybean meal-based diets with four levels of supplemental methionine were compared for broiler chick growth from 0 to 28 days of age. Wheat and corn supported more rapid weight gains and lower feed-to-gain ratios than did sorghum, regardless of added methionine. A response in rate of gain and feed-to-gain ratios was obtained with the added levels of methionine with each of the three grains.