Feed plays an important role in determining the success of livestock businesses and also as a significant cost factor. Feed contributes 60%-80% of the total production costs. The types of feed could
have different effects on the cost, efficiency, and productivity of livestock business. Some laying-hen
farmers in Blitar District use two kinds of feed, semi self-mixed feed, and total self-mixed feed. This
study was conducted to compare the use of two types of feed on the net revenue of laying hen farmers
in Blitar Regency. The research used the survey method. The sample in this research consisted of 100
laying-hen farmers in Blitar Regency, 50 of them used semi self-mixing feed and the rest used total
self-mixing feed. Data were collected from several laying hen farms in Blitar Regency with a survey
method. All data were then analyzed both qualitatively and quantitatively. The average feed price of
semi self-mixed feed and total self-mixed feeds were IDR 5,143.38 and IDR 4,854.91 per kg, respectively. The results showed that the feed price, cost of medication/vaccine, the amount of feed, and egg
production for semi self-mixed feed farmers had significant effects on the net revenue of the farmer
(p