Drosophila Melanogaster as a Feed Supplement for Swallow (Collacalia Fuchiphaga)

Abstract

This study indicates that treatment of D. melanogaster as a feed supplement in swallow (Collacalia fuchiphaga) where fermented by bran can increase the production of D. melanogaster insect and improve the quality of bird's nest including shape, thickness and weight. Swallow breeders can improve the quality and quantity of nest by adding D. melanogaster insect as a feed supplement in the buildings which are cultured on fermented bran for minimal costs required and the use of simple technology and can accelerate post-harvest when dry season due to reduced of insects’ availability in nature. There was a linear relationship between the amount of feed and weight of the bird on X = 0.01 where thit = 26.16 > t0.94(43) = 1.67 with the regression Ŷ = 1.43 X + 1.67. It was the result of feeding (D. melanogaster) which has 55.19% proteins, as well as the weight of a real nest. At X = 0.01, thit = 6.95 > t0.99(38) = 2.42 and thickness of the nest was obtained thit = 12.26 > t0.99(38) = 2.42.