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Title
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PRODUCTION AND ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE OF BROILER CHICKENS (Gallus domesticus) WITH YEAST FERMENTED MATURED COCONUT WATER ADDED WITH MOLASSES AS DRINKING SUPPLEMENT
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Author(s)
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Kirl Andrey P. Banque
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Joshua Alfred M. Manosa
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Mary Rose Tompong
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Affiliation
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College of Agriculture and Forestry
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Degree Program
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Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
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Contributor
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Gether P. Enario, Ph.D. – Instructor/Adviser
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Oliver S. Talip, Ph.D. – Chairman
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Yunalyn Villantes, Ph.D. – Panel Member
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For. Bobby B. Alaman, MPM-BCM – Panel Member
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Year
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2026
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Abstract
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This study evaluated the effects of fermented, matured coconut water enriched with molasses on the growth performance, feed utilization, carcass traits, and economic performance of broiler chickens (Gallus domesticus). The experiment was conducted at Banadero Farm, Misamis University, using a 4 × 2 factorial arrangements with an additional control treatment under a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with three replications. Factor A consisted of different days of fermentation, while Factor B involved varying inclusion levels of fermented matured coconut water. The study was conducted over a 30-day feeding period. Parameters measured included initial weight, final weight, weight gain, feed conversion ratio (FCR), feed conversion efficiency (FCE), carcass traits, revenue, net income, and return on investment (ROI). Results revealed that supplementation with fermented matured coconut water did not significantly affect (p > 0.05) the growth performance, feed utilization, carcass traits, and economic performance of broiler chickens. Likewise, the interaction between fermentation days and supplementation levels showed no significant effects on most parameters, except for initial weight. However, numerical improvements were consistently observed in broilers supplemented with 5-day fermented matured coconut water at 20% inclusion level, particularly in terms of weight gain, feed efficiency, and economic returns. The findings suggest that fermented matured coconut water with yeast and molasses may be used as a supplementary drinking solution for broilers without adverse effects on performance. Although no statistically significant differences were observed, the positive numerical trends indicate their potential practical application in poultry production.
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Keywords
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Broiler Chicken, Economic Performance, Fermented Matured Coconut Water, Yeast Fermentation, Feed Utilization
