High-Performance Breeding Chicken Breed
"Dual-Purpose Chicken for Small-Scale Producers" technology is the development and distribution of chicken breeds capable of both high egg production and meat yield. These dual-purpose chickens are specifically engineered to possess a combination of desirable traits such as low cost, disease resistance, heat tolerance, and efficient feed utilization. In essence, "Dual-Purpose Chicken for Small-Scale Producers" is a comprehensive technology focusing on the development, distribution, and utilization of specialized chicken breeds that serve both meat and egg production purposes, catering to the needs and capabilities of small-scale poultry farming in various African regions.
This technology is TAAT1 validated.
Positive or neutral impact
Positive or neutral impact
The technology enhances poultry productivity, contributing to rural poverty alleviation and food security by providing protein-rich meat and eggs. It also promotes women's empowerment, job creation, and economic growth in rural areas. Through innovative breeding and distribution methods, it improves the poultry industry and promotes sustainable agriculture, leading to biodiversity conservation and reduced environmental impact.
To integrate this technology into your project, consider the following steps and recommendations:
Construct a basic chicken house and acquire necessary rearing equipment.
Ensure adequate resources for purchasing feeds and vaccines.
Estimate the required quantity of product based on an initial cost of 930 USD for purchasing and rearing 1000 birds for five weeks. Account for additional expenses such as delivery costs and import duties.
Engage a team of trainers to provide support and training during project installation. Allocate a budget for training and post-training assistance.
Explore collaboration opportunities with agricultural development institutes to facilitate technology implementation.
For further optimization, consider integrating complementary technologies like Artificial Hatching in Semi-Automatic Incubators.
Purchase and rear 1000 birds for five weeks
Per batch in Nigeria
Weight of chickens in 3 months
Production by chickens per year
Open source / open access
Country | Tested | Adopted |
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Benin | Tested | Adopted |
Botswana | Tested | Adopted |
Burundi | Tested | Adopted |
Central African Republic | Tested | Adopted |
Côte d’Ivoire | Tested | Adopted |
Democratic Republic of the Congo | Tested | Adopted |
Ethiopia | Tested | Adopted |
Gabon | Tested | Adopted |
Ghana | Tested | Adopted |
Guinea | Tested | Adopted |
Kenya | Tested | Adopted |
Madagascar | Tested | Adopted |
Malawi | Tested | Adopted |
Niger | Tested | Adopted |
Nigeria | Tested | Adopted |
Rwanda | Tested | Adopted |
Senegal | Tested | Adopted |
Sierra Leone | Tested | Adopted |
Somalia | Tested | Adopted |
South Sudan | Tested | Adopted |
Tanzania | Tested | Adopted |
Uganda | Tested | Adopted |
This technology can be used in the colored agro-ecological zones. Any zones shown in white are not suitable for this technology.
AEZ | Subtropic - warm | Subtropic - cool | Tropic - warm | Tropic - cool |
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Subhumid | ||||
Humid |
Source: HarvestChoice/IFPRI 2009
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals that are applicable to this technology.
Last updated on 22 May 2024