Administration of fermented soursop (Annona muricata) leaf water extract through drinking water on the performance of joper male chickens

Abstract

This study aims to determine the effect of fermented soursop (Annona muricata) leaf water extract on the performance of male joper chickens. The experimental design used was a completely randomized design (CRD) with 5 treatments and 4 replications, each experimental unit consisting of 3 chickens aged 2 weeks. The treatment given was fermented water extract of soursop leaves (Annona muricata) through drinking water, namely P0 : 0%, P1: 1%, P2: 2%, P3: 3% and P4: 4%. The variables observed were the performance and microbes of the digestive tract. The results showed that administration of fermented soursop (Annona muricata) leaf aqueous extract had a significant effect (P<0.05) on ration consumption, drinking water consumption, weight gain, final body weight, feed conversion ratio (FCR), total bacteria (TPC). escherichia coli and coliform. Based on the results of the study it can be concluded that administration of fermented soursop (Annona muricata) leaf water extract can improve the performance of joper male chickens with the best results at 2% administration via drinking water.