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The Benefits of Indigenous Chicken Production

The Benefits of Indigenous Chicken Production

  • Producing fresh and nutritious meat and eggs

  • Low costs for building, feeds, vaccine, equipment and labor 

  • More resistant to severe climate condition, diseases and food shortage than genetically improved chicken breeds

  • Able to find feeds for themselves in local area

  • Hens can incubate themselves without the need for incubators 

  • Parent chickens care and train their chicks for survival and growing up

  • Adult chicks can protect themselves from enemies 

  • Flavor and texture of indigenous chicken meat is popular among consumers

  • Good market demand for indigenous chicken meat and egg