Farming system of Nicobari fowl – an endangered breed of Andaman and

World's Poultry Science Journal (2008), 64:245-256 Cambridge University
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doi:10.1017/S0043933908000032

Review Article
Farming system of Nicobari fowl – an endangered breed of Andaman and
Nicobar Islands, India
R.N. CHATTERJEEa1 c1 and S.P. YADAVa2
a1 Poultry Breeding Section, Project Directorate on Poultry,
Rajendranagar, Hyderabad – 500030, AP, India
a2 Division of Animal Science, Central Agricultural Research Institute,
Port Blair – 744101, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

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Abstract

A survey was conducted in two districts of Andaman and Nicobar Islands,
India, where the endangered Nicobari fowl can still be found. For this
survey, a stratified multi-stage sampling design was adopted as per the
proforma prepared by the National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources,
Karnal, India. The estimated population was found to be less than 8000.
A total of 1256 respondents were selected randomly covering ninety
villages spread over nine zones within two districts. Results of the
study in respect of socio-economic status of the farmers, geographical
and demographic distribution, physical characters, husbandry and feeding
practices, housing, growth, production and reproduction performances
under free-range/backyard system, egg and carcass quality traits, stress
tolerance, incidence of diseases, mortality pattern and health
maintenance programmes are highlighted. The results of earlier studies
on this breed like performances under intensive management and molecular
characterization are also reviewed.

(Received August 03 2007)

(Accepted December 18 2007)

Key Words: farming system; Nicobari fowl; endangered breed; Andaman

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c1 Corresponding author: rncchat@rediffmail.com
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