Breeds of Poultry and their Availability Breeds from Central Avian Research Institute (CARI), Izatnagar Desi Types / Backyard Types CARI NIRBHEEK (Aseel Cross) The literal meaning of Aseel is real or pure. Aseel is well known for its pugnacity, high stamina, majestic gait and dogged fighting qualities. The name Aseel appears to have been given to this indigenous breed because of its inherent qualities of fighting. Andhra Pradesh is said to be the home of this important breed. The best specimen of this breed, although rare, are encountered with the fanciers and the people engaged in cock-fighting show through out the country. seel is larger inbuilt with noble looking and dignified appearance. The standard weight varies from 3 to 4 kg for cocks and 2 to 3 kg for hens. Age at sexual maturity (days) 196 days Annual egg production (number) 92 Egg weight at 40 week (g) 50 CARI SHYAMA (Kadakanath Cross) It is locally known as "Kalamasi" meaning the fowl having black flesh. Jhabua and Dhar districts of Madhya Pradesh and the adjoining districts of Rajasthan and Gujarat spreading over an area of about 800sq. miles is considered to be its home tract. These are mostly reared by tribals, adivasis and rural poor. It is considered to be a sacred bird and offered as sacrifice to Goddess after Diwali. The colour of the day old chicks is bluish to black with irregular dark stripes over the back. The flesh of this breed though black and repulsive to look at, is considered not only a delicacy but also of medicinal value. The tribal uses Kadakanath blood in the treatment of chronic disease in human beings and its meat as aphrodisiac. The meat and eggs are reckoned to be a rich source of protein (25.47% in flesh) and iron.
Body weight at 20 weeks (g) 920 Age at sexual maturity (days) 180 Annual egg production (number) 105 Egg weight at 40 week (g) 49 Fertility (%) 55 Hatchability FES (%) 52 HITCARI (Naked Neck Cross) Naked neck is relatively larger in built with long cylindrical neck. As the name indicates, neck of the birds is fully naked or only a tuft of feathers is seen on the front of the neck above crop. The resulting bare skin becomes reddish particularly in males as they approach sexual maturity. Trivundrum region of Kerala is considered to be the homeland of Naked neck Body weight at 20 weeks (g) 1005 Age at sexual maturity (days) 201 Annual egg production (number) 99 Egg weight at 40 week (g) 54 Fertility (%) 66 Hatchability FES (%) 71 UPCARI (Frizzle Cross) Unique scavenging type birds developed with native breed base, having typical desi fowl look, better tropical adaptability and disease resistance, exceptional growth and production performance. Best suited for backyard system of poultry production. Four varieties of UPCARI birds suitable for different agro-climatic conditions are available. 1. Kadakanath x Dehlam Red 2. Aseel x Dehlam Red 3. Naked Neck x Dehlam Red 4. Frizzle x Dehlam Red
Performance Profile Age at sexual maturity 170-180 days Annual egg production 165-180 eggs Egg size 52-55 g Egg colour Brown Egg quality Excellent Internal quality Livability Above 95% Temperament Active and good forager LAYERS CARI PRIYA LAYER First egg at 17 to 18 weeks 50% production at 150 days Peak production at 26 to 28 weeks Liveability of grower (96%) and layer (94%) Egg production peak 92% Hen Housed to 72 wk. more than 270 eggs Egg size Average Egg weight 54 g Cari Sonali Layer(Golden - 92) First egg at 18 to 19 weeks 50% production at 155 days Peak production at 27 to 29 weeks Livability of grower (96%) and layer (94%) Egg production Peak 90% Hen Housed to 72 wk. more than 265 eggs Egg size Average Egg weight 54 g BROILERS CARIBRO-VISHAL (CARIBRO-91) Weight at day old : 43g Weight at 6 weeks : 1650 to 1700g Weight at 7 weeks : 2100 to 2200g
Dressing percentage : 75% Livability percentage : 97-98% Feed conversion ratio at 6 weeks : 1.94 to 2.20 CARI-RAINBRO (B-77) Weight at day old : 41g Weight at 6 weeks : 1300 g Weight at 7 weeks : 1600 g Dressing percentage : 73% Livability percentage : 98-99% Feed conversion ratio at 6 weeks : 2.3 CARIBRO-DHANRAJA (Multi-Coloured) Weight at day old : 46g Weight at 6 weeks : 1600 to 1650g Weight at 7 weeks : 2000 to 2150g Dressing percentage : 73% Livability percentage : 97-98% Feed conversion ratio at 6 weeks : 1.90 to 2.10 CARIBRO-MRITUNJAI (CARI Naked Neck) Weight at day old : 42g Weight at 6 weeks : 1650 to 1700g Weight at 7 weeks : 2000 to 2150g Dressing percentage : 77% Livability percentage : 97-98% Feed conversion ratio at 6 weeks : 1.9 to 2.0 Breeds from Project Directorate on Poultry (ICAR), Hyderabad VANARAJA
Suitable bird for backyard farming in rural and tribal areas, developed by the Project Directorate on Poultry (ICAR), Hyderabad. It is a multi-coloured dual purpose bird with attractive plumage. It has better immune status against common poultry diseases and is adaptable to the free range rearing. Vanaraja males attain moderate body weight at 8 weeks of age under regular feeding system The hen lays 160-180 eggs in a laying cycle Due to their relatively light weight and long shanks, these birds are capable to protect themselves from predators which are otherwise a major problem observed in birds reared in backyards. KRISHIBRO Developed by the Project Directorate on Poultry (ICAR), Hydereabad. Multi-colored commercial broiler chicks Attain body weight by 6 weeks of age with less than 2.2 feed conversion ratio. The survivability of this bird upto 6 weeks of age is around 97%. These birds have attractive colour plumage and are well adapted to tropical weather conditions. The commercial Krishibro has highly resistance against the common poultry diseases like Ranikhet and Infectious bursal disease. Advantages : Hardy, Well adapted and Better survivability BROILER PRODUCTION Broilers are the most preferred ones under poultry meat category. Many Private companies are involved with farmers in contract farming for boiler production. So marketing is no longer a problem. A broiler is a young chicken of below eight weeks of age, weighing 1.5 to 2 kgs body weight, with tender and soft meat. BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES Poultry house temperature: 1 st week 95 0 F is quite comfortable and reduced at the arte of 5 0 F weekly until 70 0 F in 6 th week. Ventilation: Maintain good aeration, remove the ammonia (bird droppings) regularly to avoid suffocation to birds Lighting: 60 watt bulb for 200 sq. ft floor space Floor space: 1 sq. ft. per bird De-beaking: debeaked when 1-day old
BROILER HEALTH CARE Start with disease free chicks Vaccine against Marek s disease at the hatchery RDVF1 at 4-5 days Drugs in feed to prevent coccidiosis Keep feed free from aflotoxin Cover floor with clean litter at least 3 inch deep after each cycle MARKETING Market at 6-8 weeks old Feeders and waterers removed to prevent bruises during catching Protect the in-transit birds from extreme weather For details regarding Availability of good breeds Requirements and Making of poultry sheds Feeding of poultry Production of healthy birds Please Contact Agroguide Financial assistance available from banks/nabard NABARD is an apex institution for all matters relating to policy, planning and operations in the field of agricultural credit. It serves as an apex refinancing agency for the institutions providing investment and production credit. It promotes development through formulation and appraisal of projects through a well organised Technical Service Department at the Head Office and Technical Cells at each of the Regional Offices. Loan from banks with refinance facility from NABARD is available for starting poultry farming. For obtaining bank loan the farmers should apply to the nearest branch of a Commercial or Cooperative or Regional Rural Banks in their area in the prescribed application forms which is available in the branches of financing banks. The technical officers attached to or the manager of the bank can help/give guidance to the farmers in preparing the project report to obtain bank loan. For poultry farming schemes with very large outlays, detailed reports will have to be prepared. Banks provide financial assistance for the following purposes : a.for construction of brooder/grower and layer sheds, feed store, quarters etc. b.for purchase of poultry equipment such as feeders, waterers, brooders etc. c.for creating infrastructure items for supply of electricity, feed, water etc.
d.for purchase of day old chicks or ready to lay pullets. e.for meeting working capital requirement in respect of feed, medicines and veterinary aid etc. for the first 5 to 6 months (i.e. till the stage of income generation). The Cost of land is not considered for loan. However, if land is purchased for establishing a poultry farm, land cost can be treated as party's margin up to a maximum of 10% of total cost of project. For a detailed project report contact Agroguide