Nicobari
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ruchita
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last modified
Jan 22, 2014 12:17 PM
Mar 15, 2013
Native Tract
As the name suggests, the bird is native to the Nicobar islands.
Characteristics
- Brownish matte in colour.
- Comparatively a smaller sized, short legged bird, somewhat round and compact in appearance with a stout neck.
Growth and Production Traits
|
Traits |
Backyard |
Deep Litter |
|
DOC weight |
34.4 ± 0.4gms |
35.0 ± 0.3gms |
|
Weight at 8 weeks |
368.1 ± 5.9gms |
487.7 ± 6.9gms |
|
Female weight at maturity |
1024.7 ± 7.5gms |
1050.1 ± 7.9gms |
|
Average age at first laying cycle |
188.1 ± 2.4 days |
187.8 ± 7.3 days |
|
Annual egg production |
151.5 ± 3.4 |
162.1 ± 5.9 |
|
Growing period mortality |
12.4 ± 2.7% |
8.9 ± 6.9% |
|
Laying period mortality |
9.5 ± 1.4% |
6.5 ± 9.0% |
Cultural / Economic Significance
The bird is well adapted to the tropical environment of the Nicobar Islands and is a good layer among native breeds.
