Efecto de Diferentes Longitudes de Onda de Luz sobre la Respuesta Productiva de Pollos Camperos

Anthony Leonardo Jácome-Zambrano; Janeth Jácome-Gómez

doi:10.70171/g454q058

Authors

Anthony Leonardo Jácome-Zambrano Universidad UTE Author https://orcid.org/0009-0007-5023-8737
Janeth Jácome-Gómez Universidad Laica Eloy Alfaro de Manabí Author https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7023-5911

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70171/g454q058

Keywords:

light spectrum, optimization strategies, artificial light, light regimen

Abstract

Justification: although artificial light, adjusted according to its color, can be an effective tool to optimize productivity in poultry farming, there is still limited research on its specific impact on free-range chickens. Objective: to evaluate the effect of four light wavelengths on the productive behavior of free-range chickens. Methodology: a completely randomized design was used with 180 birds distributed across four treatments with different light wavelengths (red, green, orange, and yellow), with three replicas of 15 birds each; food consumption, weight gain, and feed conversion were evaluated over 56 days. Results: Yellow and red light showed higher food consumption (7.59 kg and 7.42 kg, respectively), with significant differences compared to green (6.88 kg) and orange light (6.71 kg). In terms of weight gain, orange light stood out with 3.52 kg, although no significant differences were observed. Feed conversion was similar across treatments, with orange light achieving the best index (2.13). Conclusion: the orange wavelength proved to be the most efficient for optimizing the productivity of free-range chickens by reducing food consumption and improving weight gain and feed efficiency, although further research is needed to fully understand its underlying mechanisms.

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