Production performance of Vanaraja Birds under traditional tribal production system of Sikkim Himalayan Region.
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Production performance of Vanaraja Birds under traditional tribal production system of Sikkim Himalayan Region.
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MAHAK SINGH
Islam R. Avasthe R.K. |
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Vanaraja,
Production Performance, Backyard Sikkim Himalayas |
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The present study was conducted to determine the growth and productive performance of Vanaraja, a dual purpose bird developed for backyard poultry farming, under varied agro-climatic condition of Sikkim. A total of 1120 birds were given to 22 tribal farmers under Tribal Sub Plan of Poultry Seed Project in four districts with varying climatic condition and altitude. Chicks of Vanaraja were reared under intensive system with brooding up to 6th week of age. Body weights at day old, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20 and 24 weeks of age, age at first egg laying, total egg production, egg weights at 40 and 72 weeks of age and mortality (%) were recorded. Mean body weight in East Sikkim was significantly (0.05) higher than other districts from eighth week onward and this trend was continuous up to 24th week. Also, the body weight of birds in South Sikkim was significantly (P Not Available |
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2021-09-29T06:12:49Z
2021-09-29T06:12:49Z 2017-01-01 |
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Research Paper
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English
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