Effet d'un régime supplémenté par des phytobiotiques sur la maturité sexuelle et les performances zootechniques chez la caille japonaise (Coturnix Japonica) [ The effect of a diet supplemented with phytobiotics on sexual maturity and growth performance on Japanese quail (Coturnix Japonica) ]

This study is tends to examine the effect of seven livestock phytobiotics (ginger, millet, flax, rosemary, thyme, turmeric and pepper) on Japanese quail, which were incorporated as food additives at a dose of 3% in the daily ration. 200 quails were reared in brooder and divided into 8 groups and placed during the laying phase in three-stage cages battery type. Treatment began at the age of 2 weeks and lasted for 8 weeks. Analysis of the results showed that, sexual maturity is not influenced by the different types of treatment compared with the control. Similarly, at any age confused, plants that recorded the average weight of egg improved compared to the control are: turmeric, thyme, turmeric mixture, pepper, ginger and millet. Thus, the results are respectively as follows: (11.32 ± 1,12g; 11.19 ± 1,12g; 11.18 ± 1,14g; 11.01 ± 1,19g; 11.09 ± 1,10g) with a highly significant difference compared to controls (11,07 ± 1,10g).