PRODUCTIVE AND REPRODUCTIVE TRAITS OF INDIGENOUS CHICKEN IN DHEMAJI DISTRICT OF ASSAM AND THEIR PERFORMANCES IN SCAVENGING SYSTEM OF MANAGEMENT

Authors

  • H CHUTIA A part of M.V.Sc. Thesis, Research Associate, Division of Livestock Production, ICAR RC for NEH Region, Umiam-793103, Meghalaya.
  • N KALITA Prof., Deptt. of Poultry Science, Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara, Guwahati - 781022, Assam.
  • N BARUA Prof., Deptt. of Poultry Science, Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara, Guwahati - 781022, Assam.

Keywords:

Indigenous chicken, Productive and reproductive performance, non-tribal and tribal community, Dhemaji district of Assam

Abstract

A survey was conducted in 15 villages of Dhemaji district of Assam, comprising 150 non-tribal and 150 tribal households. Both purposive and random sampling methods were used to evaluate performance of indigenous chicken in respect of egg weight, body weight, age at sexual maturity, egg production and hatchability percentage of egg. It was obvious from the results that the body weight of indigenous chicken at day old, 5 months and 10 months of age were not significant (Pd”0.05) between communities. Sexual maturity, egg production per laying cycle and annual egg production were found significantly (Pd”0.05) different between communities except hatchability percentage of egg of indigenous chicken. 

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Published

2013-05-02

Issue

Vol. 28 No. 3-4 (2012): Indian Journal of Animal Production and Management (Jul-Dec)

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PRODUCTIVE AND REPRODUCTIVE TRAITS OF INDIGENOUS CHICKEN IN DHEMAJI DISTRICT OF ASSAM AND THEIR PERFORMANCES IN SCAVENGING SYSTEM OF MANAGEMENT . (2013). Indian Journal of Animal Production and Management, 28(3-4), 148–151. Retrieved from https://acspublisher.com/journals/index.php/ijapm/article/view/7356