Management Practices for Diversified Poultry Production in India

Abstract

In developing country like India, entrepreneurship development in agricultural production can contribute significantly to economic growth, social stability and equity. Mixed farming involving demand driven animal’s enterprises should be promoted to increase farm income and household nutritional security in rural peoples. Poultry sector has an enormous potential to improve the socio-economic status of rural population. There is considerable scope for poultry diversification in India, as there are several species of birds like turkey, quail, guinea fowl, duck etc. that can be reared profitably in free range or semi intensive systems especially in rural areas. Free-range poultry rearing method requires low investment in facilities and equipment’s and it is a viable and sustainable bird both for backyard and commercial venture in economic point of view. This article is describing the mangemental practices for such diversified species in a concise manner