International Journal of Poultry Science

Volume 22 (1), 5-11, 2023


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Morphological and Zootechnical Characterization of the Local Chicken in the Urban Area of Abéché

Nideou Dassidi, Madjina Tellah, Issa Adoum, Adoum Borso, Okanlawon Onagbessan, Tona Kokou and Youssouf Logtene

Background and Objective: In developing countries, indigenous chicken production is very important as the first source of animal protein supply for the rural populations and a good income source for the rural farmer, particularly for women. The purpose of this study was to characterize the local chickens in the city of Abéché based on their morphological and production traits. Materials and Methods: This survey study was conducted in Abéché areas by using a structured questionnaire. A total, 44 households participated in the interview and 424 indigenous chickens were inventoried. The data collection focused mainly on the demographic data of farmers, the management of the flock, farming objectives, egg incubation, brooding procedures, the characteristics of the plumages and the color of the eyes, the color and the shape of the beak barbel, the crest and the legs color. Results: Results indicated that chicken farming was practiced largely by men and illiterates. The first farming objective was for family consumption and sales (52.16%), the second objective was for family consumption (25.27%) whilst the third objective was for sale only (22.57%). The criteria used for selection of breed of indigenous chicken was mainly based on growth performance, plumage color and hardiness. The average age of the first egg of the local chickens was 6.4 months but the average egg number laid per hen per clutch was 11.48±0.32 with 40.91±1.23 eggs per year and 3.56 clutches per hen per year. The hatchability of eggs from an indigenous chicken was 77.27%. The native chicken of the Abéché area had a partridge plumage color, black-brown eye and gray beak and tarsi colors. But the barbel and crest were red. The form of the barbel was round and the ridge type was simple. Conclusion: Traditional poultry farming in the Abeche shows phenotypic diversity and requires molecular characterization to improve production.

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Nideou Dassidi, Madjina Tellah, Issa Adoum, Adoum Borso, Okanlawon Onagbessan, Tona Kokou and Youssouf Logtene, 2023. Morphological and Zootechnical Characterization of the Local Chicken in the Urban Area of Abéché. International Journal of Poultry Science, 22: 5-11.


DOI: 10.3923/ijps.2023.5.11
URL: https://ansinet.com/abstract.php?doi=ijps.2023.5.11

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