Abstract

An integrated fish culture experiment with poultry was carried out at fresh Water Biological Research Station, Bhavanisagar during 1986-87. Poultry droppings were added in the experimental pond at the rate of 8 t/ha/ycar instead of supplementary feeding and manuring. The fish species Viz., Catla, Rohu, Mrigal and Common carp in the ratio of 3:2:2:3 were stocked at the rate of ten thousand numbers per hectare. A total production of 4125 kg of fish/ha/year was recorded in the experimental pond against 3500 kg in control pond. The increase in yield being 18 per cent over control. The production cost per kg of fish was reduced from Rs. 5.75 in the control to 2.00 in experimental pond. In addition, the fertility status of the experimental pond was also improved.

Keywords: Recycling, poultry waste, integrated fish farming.