Thesis (BS in Agriculture major in Animal Science) -- Mariano Marcos State University-College of Agriculture, Food and Sustainable Development, Batac City

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This research explored the utilization of Fermented Kangkong Juice (FKJ) as
water additive to enhance the egg quality and production performance of Japanese
quails (Coturnix coturnix japonica). The study aimed to minimize costs by replacing
synthetic additives with FKJ, derived from fermented upland kangkong leaves. The
research encompassed a 60-day experiment conducted in Barangay 25-S Payao, City
of Batac, Ilocos Norte, involving 150 five- to six-week-old Japanese quail pullets.
The research employed a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with
five treatments, including a control group with pure water, a commercial water additive,
and experimental groups with varying levels (30, 40, and 50 ml) of FKJ mixed with
1000 ml of drinking water. Parameters measured included the growth (final weight and
gain in weight), morbidity and mortality rates, laying performance (HDEP, feed
consumption, and FCR), and external (egg weight, egg mass, and shape index) and
internal (yolk color) egg quality including the profitability (net income and ROI) of
using FKJ in Japanese quail egg production.
Results indicated no significant differences in all measured parameters for the
growth, health, egg quality, and laying performance of Japanese quails. However, the
highest gross income was observed in T1 (PhP 3,101.00), followed by those in T3 (PhP
3,072.00). The lowest gross return was obtained from T0 amounting to PhP 2,888.00.
In conclusion, while FKJ did not yield significant improvements in the studied
parameters, it offers potential as a natural supplement. Recommendations include
incorporating 30-40 ml of FKJ in a liter of water as a substitute to commercially
available water additive or multivitamins. To recover the capital invested in quail
production, the researcher suggests continuing in the business until it reaches a point
of diminishing returns. To gain higher profit without compromising growth, laying
performance and egg quality, Japanese quails can be given with pure drinking water
only and Future researchers can consider increasing the levels of FKJ supplemented in
the drinking water as well as the increments per treatment.