Perbandingan Efektivitas Media Kotoran Sapi, Kambing, Ayam, dan Puyuh pada Produktivitas Maggot BSF (Hermetia illucens) sebagai Sumber Protein Alternatif

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze the effect of different livestock manure media (cow, goat, laying hen,
and quail) on the growth rate and productivity of Hermetia illucens (BSF) maggots as an
alternative protein source for livestock. A Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with four
treatments and five replications was employed, involving measurements of maggot weight,
length, and biomass over 21 days. Results showed that laying hen manure yielded the highest
weight growth rate (3.07%/day; 47.32 mg/individual) and biomass productivity (302.2 g),
attributed to its highest crude protein content (19.74%). Conversely, goat manure (4.6% protein)
resulted in the lowest growth rate (0.75%/day; 12.16 mg/individual). Optimal maggot
performance in laying hen manure was supported by adequate nutrition and environmental
conditions (temperature 28.5–30°C, humidity 80–94%). This research demonstrates the potential
of livestock manure as a sustainable medium for maggot cultivation, reducing feed costs and
promoting circular economies through organic waste conversion