The performance of six dual-purpose, smallholder-focused chicken breeds (Fulani, FUNAAB Alpha, Kuroiler, Noiler, Sasso and Shikabrown®) was evaluated under intensive management at two locations in Nigeria. Data on live performance, morphology, physiology and carcass characteristics were collected. Adaptability characteristics were higher in Fulani, FUNAAB Alpha and ShikaBrown breeds. Kuroiler, Sasso and FUNAAB Alpha had higher (p<0.05) morphometric indices. Carcass characteristics were higher (p<0.05) for Kuroiler, FUNAAB Alpha, Noiler and Sasso breeds. Noiler and Sasso had the highest dressing percentage (69.2%) and muscle to bone ratio (2.8), respectively. The physiological characteristics of the breeds fell within the normal range for chickens. The six breeds were well adapted to the hot humid environment of Nigeria. La performance de six races de poulets à double usage et axées sur les petits exploitants (Fulani, FUNAAB Alpha, Kuroiler, Noiler, Sasso et Shikabrown®) a été évaluée sous gestion intensive à deux endroits au Nigéria. Des données sur les performances en direct, la morphologie, la physiologie et les caractéristiques de la carcasse ont été recueillies. Les caractéristiques d'adaptabilité étaient plus élevées chez les races peuls, FUNAAB Alpha et ShikaBrown. Kuroiler, Sasso et FUNAAB Alpha avaient des indices morphométriques plus élevés (p<0.05). Les caractéristiques de la carcasse étaient plus élevées (p<0.05) pour les races Kuroiler, FUNAAB Alpha, Noiler et Sasso. Noiler et Sasso avaient le pourcentage d'habillage le plus élevé (69.2 %) et le rapport muscle/os (2.8), respectivement. Les caractéristiques physiologiques des races se sont tombées dans la fourchette normale pour les poulets. Les six races étaient bien adaptées à l'environnement chaud et humide du Nigeria.
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