Growth Performance and Blood Profile of Guinea Fowl Fed Diet Containing Moringa Oleifera Leaf Powder as Supplementation

This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of Moringa oleifera leaf powder as supplementation on the growth performance and blood profile of Guinea fowls. A total of 60 Guinea fowls (4 weeks old) were randomly assigned to four dietary treatments in an 8-week feeding trial. The birds were divided into four treatment groups with twelve replicates each. The dietary treatments included: T1 (Control)—basal diet without Moringa; T2 —basal diet + 2% Moringa leaf powder; T3 %—basal diet + 4% Moringa leaf powder; and T—basal diet + 6% Moringa leaf powder.Growth performance parameters (body weight gain, feed intake, and feed conversion ratio) and hematological parameters (packed cell volume, hemoglobin, total protein, red blood cell count, and white blood cell count) were assessed. The results revealed that Guinea fowls fed Moringa-supplemented diets had significantly higher body weight gain (P < 0.05) and improved feed conversion ratios compared to the control group. Feed intake was slightly reduced in Moringa-fed groups, indicating better feed utilization.Hematological analysis showed that packed cell volume (PCV), hemoglobin (Hb), and total protein (TP) levels were significantly higher (P < 0.05) in Moringa-fed groups, suggesting improved oxygen transport, better nutrient metabolism, and overall enhanced health. White blood cell counts remained stable across all treatments, indicating that Moringa supplementation did not compromise immune function.In conclusion, the inclusion of 4% to 6% Moringa leaf powder in Guinea fowl diets resulted in optimal growth performance and improved blood parameters. This study highlights the potential of Moringa oleifera as a natural feed supplement that can enhance productivity and health in Guinea fowls. Further studies are recommended to assess its long-term effects, economic viability, and impact on meat quality.Keywords: Guinea fowl, Moringa oleifera, growth performance, blood profile, poultry nutrition.