The impact of nutrition on the gut health of chickens

Understanding the intricate workings of a chicken’s gastrointestinal tract is crucial for optimising their health and productivity. This article explores each major segment of the gastrointestinal tract, from the mouth to the vent, highlighting the unique structural and functional characteristics of each section and discussing how various nutritional programmes impact these features. The chicken’s mouth primarily serves to pick up feed with the beak, rather than for moistening or