Advanced Production System for Native Nicobari fowl and its conservation in A&N Islands

Abstract

Native chicken is the only source to supply 100% of the total chicken meat requirement of more than 50 per cent of rural farming community of A&N Islands. Desi birds including Nicobari fowls comprising of native chicken production at backyard level contribute significantly to nutritional security of islands’ farming community. As per the 19th census (DAHVS, 2012), the total indigenous poultry population in A&N Islands has been estimated to 10,58,400 that is 98% of the total 10,80,000 poultry population of these Islands. In view of changing climatic scenario, due importance is thrust upon the conservation and propagation of native poultry germplasms. The population of native Nicobari fowl is on the declining trend. The native poultry production, being integral component in the nutritional security,must be improved by studying the various bottlenecks present in the rural poultry production system in these Islands. Hence, knowledge onhousing, feeding and health management of native indigenous Nicobari fowl for the improvement of native poultry breeds and their conservation for future use on community basis should be given due concern. This book on ‘’Advanced production System for Native Nicobari fowl and its conservation in A&N Islands’’provides a wealth of useful information on how to improve the production of native Nicobari fowl through scientific rural farming system. It is a practical book with chapters on hatching, housing, nutrition and health