Abstract:
The worldwide scarcity of high-quality feed highlights the critical need to investigate alternative
feed sources, such as amaranth, to satisfy the nutritional requirements of poultry. Amaranth is
recognized for its potential as a protein and carbohydrate supplement in chicken diets; however,
research on locally cultivated varieties, particularly in the Jimma zone of Ethiopia, remains
limited. This PhD study was aimed to assess the use of amaranth as a poultry feed ingredient by
examining its agronomic performance, nutritional profile, and effects on both broiler and layer
chicken production
