CHAMOMILE (MATRICARIA RECUTITA L.): A NATURAL GROWTH PROMOTER FOR JAPANESE QUAILS

This study is designed to find out the effects of chamomile aqueous extract on the growth performance and feed efficiency of Japanese quail. Fourty immature Japanese quails (two weeks old) were used in the study. Experimental treatments involved: control, with no additive in drinking water; supplemented (chamomile extract 3ml/L drinking water). Results showed that quail supplemented with chamomile extract showed increased final weight, weight gain, and weight gain percentage in comparison with the control group. Chamomile extract can be recommended as an effective and safe growth promotor for immature Japanese quail.