Special Chicken Breed Dual-Purpose Chicken for Small-Scale Producers

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.

7•7

Scaling readiness: idea maturity 7/9; level of use 7/9

Positive or neutral impact

Adults 18 and over: Positive high
The poor: Positive low
Under 18: Positive low
Women: Positive high

Positive or neutral impact

Climate adaptability: It adapts really well
Adaptability for farmers: It helps a lot
Biodiversity: It doesn't hurt them
Carbon footprint: It doesn't reduce emissions at all
Environment: It doesn't make a difference
Water usage: It uses the same amount of water

Problem

Low productivity and high mortality rate of indigenous chickens
Limited availability of chickens with both egg and meat production capabilities
Lack of access to improved dual-purpose chicken breeds for small-scale producers
Challenges in proper brooding, feeding, and vaccination of chicks
Limited distribution channels for improved chicken breeds to reach smallholder farmers
Insufficient technical support and gender empowerment for brooding unit operators
Need for adjustments in distribution chains to suit different African countries
Requirement for specialized infrastructure and inputs for chicken rearing
Importance of disease resistance, adaptation to tropical conditions, and ability to scavenge in chicken breeds

Solution

Introduction of dual-purpose chicken breeds addressing low productivity and high mortality rates of indigenous chickens.
Establishment of parent stock farms and hatcheries ensuring consistent supply of improved breeds.
Distribution through brooder units specializing in brooding, feeding, and vaccination of day-old chicks.
Enhanced performance of dual-purpose chickens in free-range systems, scavenging efficiently and utilizing nutritional supplements effectively.
Adaptation to local conditions with disease-resistant, heat-tolerant breeds suitable for various African regions.
Technical support and gender empowerment for brooding unit operators provided by Village Poultry Agents.
Improved distribution channels established by private companies for broader access to improved breeds.
Provision of specialized infrastructure and inputs in brooding units to support chicken rearing and minimize disease risks.

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930 USD

Purchase and rear 1000 birds for five weeks

30 %

Per batch in Nigeria

1.5—2.0 kg

Weight of chickens in 3 months

120—180 eggs

Production by chickens per year

IP

Open source / open access

Countries with a green colour: Tested & adopted
Countries with a bright green colour: Adopted
Countries with a yellow colour: Tested

Countries where the technology has been tested and adopted
Country	Tested	Adopted
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.

Agro-ecological zones where this technology can be used
AEZ	Subtropic - warm	Subtropic - cool	Tropic - warm	Tropic - cool
Arid
Semiarid
Subhumid
Humid

Source: HarvestChoice/IFPRI 2009

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals that are applicable to this technology.

Goal 2: zero hunger

Goal 3: good health and well-being

Goal 8: decent work and economic growth

Goal 11: sustainable cities and communities

Goal 12: responsible production and consumption

Goal 1: no poverty

Initial Care for Day-Old Chicks (DOCs): Day-old chicks (DOCs) receive additional heat, light, feed, and medication for up to 21 days within the brooding unit.
Controlled Indoor Environment: DOCs are kept indoors to receive specialized care, preventing exposure to predators and supporting their early nutritional and physiological needs.
Gradual Introduction to Outdoor Scavenging: After the initial period, young birds are gradually introduced to scavenging outdoors.
Support Infrastructure Construction: Brooding units are constructed according to specifications, tailored to the desired production capacity.
Essential Inputs and Feeding: Necessary inputs include formulated feeds such as chicks' mash, grower's mash, and layers' mash, alongside adequate clean water, vaccination, and provision of vitamins.
Hygiene and Disease Prevention: Regular cleaning and disinfection of the poultry house are conducted between production cycles to prevent the onset of pests and diseases.