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