Rearing of indigenous laying birds on conventional rations under intensive system of management.

摘要

The study was conducted to determine the productivity and economic viability of rearing indigenous laying chickens on conventional rations under intensive system management in Assam, India. 80 hens, 27 weeks old, were randomly divided into four groups of two replicates each. Groups 1 (control), 2, 3 and 4 were fed with diets containing 18% CP with 2600 kcal ME/kg, 16% CP with 2600 kcal ME/kg, 16% with 2800 kcal ME/kg and 18% CP with 2800 kcal ME/kg, respectively, for four months. Results revealed that the egg production and laying performance were significantly higher in control group when compared with other groups. Egg weight and feed intake were also higher in the control group. It was observed that the production cost, feed requirements, and profits were better in the control group than in other treatments. Economic losses was observed in all treatment groups. It is concluded that the rearing indigenous laying hens on conventional rations under intensive system of management is not economically viable under Assam condition.