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2 articles for “Indigenous birds”
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Poultry Genetic Resources in India and Need of their conservation
Abstract: Poultry is amongst the fastest growing segments of agriculture sector in India though, still there is huge gap between demand and supply of eggs and chicken which depicts further scope for development of poultry industry in India. Native chickens are best suited for rearing under village conditions as theyare good foragers, efficient mothers and require less care to grow. Indigenous chickens are preferred in their native environment especially in tribal …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 7–11 Read article
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Evaluation of Indigenous Chicken Rearing Practices in Selected Districts of the Silt’e Zone, Central Ethiopia
Abstract: Indigenous chickens are important for rural life in Ethiopia because they provide income, animal protein, and social and cultural benefits. But village chickens still don't produce much because of old-fashioned management systems and other problems with production. This study examined traditional methods of raising chickens and found major problems with production in some districts of the Silt'e Zone in Central Ethiopia. A cross-sectional survey was executed employing a multistage sampling …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 27–37 Read article