The aim of this book is to assist owners of indigenous chickens using extensive farming systems. It looks at ways to improve the productivity of their flock.

2024年1月10日 · This model provides clear insights into the dynamics of indigenous chicken farming, highlighting the importance of circular economy principles. It also aids in understanding the impact of varying parameters, such as egg production and parent chicken population, on the system's behavior.

Keeping chicken can make a substantial contribution to household nutrition and food security throughout the developing world including Ethiopia. It helps diversify incomes and provides quality food, energy, fertilizer and a renewable asset for the rural households.

2021年3月1日 · Indigenous village chickens (IVCs) greatly contribute to food security and rural development. Consequently, IVCs cover incidental expenses, economically empower women, …

2023年9月7日 · The indigenous chicken production system (ICPS) has several use values and ecosystem services. In the last few years, ICPS has been recognized for its possible contribution to household food security, income generation, wildlife protection, and …

Indigenous chicken are highly adapted to the harsh scavenging conditions, inadequate nutrition and disease and/or parasite challenges. IC presents opportunity for exploitation of their high genetic diversity and are popular among the Kenyan consumers.

2019年5月7日 · Indigenous chicken are ready for meat at about 6 months and are sold at between Kshs. 550 to kshs 600 for hens and Kshs.800 to 1000 for cocks. This variety of chicken requires a six month plan to be able to allocate 200 birds for sale each month.

2023年1月19日 · Indigenous poultry farming is widely practised in rural households with a significant role in their financial stability and livelihoods. Indigenous chicken products are...

2020年11月13日 · Multipurpose indigenous village chickens (IVCs), besides meat and eggs, produce decorative feathers, play a recreational role such as cockfighting, and are used for ritual practices and to fulfil social obligations.

The course seeks to impart the required knowledge and develop the competencies required to ensure sustainable commercial indigenous chicken production. It targets farmers, NGOs, Youth and Youth Groups, Extension Personnel, Agro-chemical companies and any group or persons interested in commercial indigenous chicken production.