| This research was conducted for evaluation of various levels of orange and banana peels on growth performance of broilers and also predicted cost effective feed. A total of 250 day-old healthy Hubbard broiler chicks were randomly selected and divided into five groups (50 chicks / group). The group A served as control on basal diet. The groups B1 and B2 treated with orange peel (1.5 and 3.0 %), and C1/C2 treated with banana peel (1.5 and 3.0 %) in mutually starter and grower ration throughout whole feeding trial for five weeks (35 days). Results showed that the lowest feed (3509.26) was consumed by group A and highest (3687.82 g) by group B1. Better Growth (2117.7 g), live body weight ( 2161.1 g), FCR ( 1.66), Dressing % (63.50) and also lowest mortality (6%) was recorded in Group C2 (3% banana peel). The significant difference (P<0.001) was recorded in all growth parameters. Non-significant difference was recorded in internal body parts of broiler. The highest Rs. 41. 84 per bird net profit was calculated from group C2 followed by C1, B2, B1 and A groups. It was concluded that addition of banana peel into the broiler ration as a feed additive up to level of 3.0 % is economical and has positive effects on growth performance. However further research are required with incremental dose response to explore its effects on growth and blood biochemistry in different animal models.

Aim:The aim of this study was the assessment of various levels of date palm kernel (DPK) on the growth performance of broilers.Materials and Methods:A 250-day-old broiler chicks were randomly selected and categorized into five groups (50 chicks/group) contained A (control), B, C, D and E fed with 0%, 1%, 2%, 3% and 4% levels of DPK in balanced ration, respectively, for 6 weeks. Feed and water intake were recorded daily in the morning and evening. The data for feed intake, water intake, live body weight, and feed conversion ratio (FCR) were recorded from all birds regularly. The carcass weight and percentage obtained via six slaughtered birds were randomly selected from each group. Finally, economic aspects of the rations evaluated.Results:The most feed intakes of broilers were recorded in Group A (3915.1 g) that was significantly higher than Groups D and E. The highest water intake was in Group E (9067.78 ml) that was significantly higher than Group A and control group. Live body weight was highest in Group E (979.85 g) than Groups B, C, and control group. The best growth weights were determined significantly in Groups D (1921.96 g) and E (1935.95 g). The lowest FCRs were indicated significantly in Groups D (1.97 g/g) and E (1.92 g/g) than Groups B and A. The highest carcass weights were recorded in Groups D (1214.01 g) and E (1230.88 g) that were significantly more than other groups. Dressing percentages in Groups D (61.76%) and E (62.17%) were higher than other groups (p<0.05). The net profits (Rs.) in Groups A, B, C, D and E were indicated 27.01, 32.77, 36.78, 43.47 and 44.51 per broiler, respectively.Conclusion:It was concluded that the high levels of DPK (3-4%) significantly decreased broiler feed intake and increased water intake, live body weight, growth weight, carcass weight, dressing percentage, net profit per bird and also had positive effects on growth of broilers.