A Brief Biological Note on Semi-wild Indigenous Chicken ‘Shikhar' of Mizoram, India

Abstract

Abstract

Expression of toll like receptors (TLR3 and TLR4) during growth and sexual maturity of indigenous chicken ‘Sikhar’ of Mizoram

“…The body weight recorded were 217. 92±7.11, 484.67±21.69, 728.33±27.38, 1010.80±67.21 and 1134.20±69.58 g in groups 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 respectively as reported earlier (Mayengbam et al 2017). Time to time behavioural changes of each of the birds was recorded in respect of their age and sex.…”

“…Sikhar bird is desi/local type of chicken found in Mizoram which can thrive and produce with irregular supply of feed and water and with minimum healthcare (Padhi 2016, Mayengbam et al 2017. This chicken is of scavenging type and is being reared purposely for catching Red Jungle Fowl from the forest areas (Mayengbam et al 2017).…”

Genetic variation within the melatonin receptor 1C (MTNR1C) gene in the native chicken ‘Zo-ar’ of Mizoram, India

“…The local chicken 'Zo-ar' of Mizoram are medium sized birds (Lalhlimpuia, 2020) which are is scavenging in nature. They are generally reared for both games as well as table purpose by the local dwellers production (Mayengbam et al, 2017). The body weight gain of this local breed of chicken was found to be superior to the body weights of breeds like Naked Neck and Frizzle fowl.…”

“…The body weight gain of this local breed of chicken was found to be superior to the body weights of breeds like Naked Neck and Frizzle fowl. Whereas, the Hen Day Egg Production (HDPE) percentage of these native chickens was low, which have been thought to be due to the persistent broodiness that effects the overall egg production (Mayengbam et al, 2017). Moreover, the average annual egg production of these chickens was also found to be low, about 86.49 per year (BAHS, 2019).…”