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Shiitake in Feed Helped Broiler Chickens Grow Bigger

Shiitake in Feed Helped Broiler Chickens Grow Bigger

Shiitake

What they found

Broiler chickens fed 5–20% shiitake reached higher final weights with better feed efficiency.

Broiler chickens fed 5–20% shiitake reached higher final weights with better feed efficiency.

The number

5–20% shiitake

How solid is it?

Animal

Animal

Animal

Animal

Evidence ladder: Lab dish → Animal → Early human → Strong human. Reviews summarize earlier research.

At a glance

Latin name

Lentinula edodes

Lentinula edodes

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Section

GROWING & GOURMET

GROWING & GOURMET

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What’s in Your Chicken

What’s in Your Chicken

Shiitake mushroom (Lentinula edodes) supplementation significantly improved broiler chicken growth and feed efficiency when added at moderate levels. Chickens receiving 5–20% shiitake reached much higher final weights and showed better feed conversion, meaning more growth without eating more feed.

Shiitake mushroom (Lentinula edodes) supplementation significantly improved broiler chicken growth and feed efficiency when added at moderate levels. Chickens receiving 5–20% shiitake reached much higher final weights and showed better feed conversion, meaning more growth without eating more feed.

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