On-farm Evaluation and Demonstration of Koekoek chicken under farmers condition in North western Tigray, Ethiopia

Abadi, Teklemariam; Gebretsadik, Desale; Gebremedhin, Kibrom; Tsigab, Teklehaimanot; Zenebe, Mulalem; Desta, Daniel

doi:10.17352/ijvsr.000056

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“…To improve production and productivity of chicken so as to raise its contribution to the societies, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of the country have been multiplied and disseminated several exotic chicken breeds to the farmers over the last 50 years in the country [10]. Koekoek chicken breed is one of the exotic breed types which are the composite of White Leghorn, Black Australorp and Bared Plymouth Rock [6], [14]. The extent of agricultural productivity differences between male and female farmers varies across and within countries in sub-Saharan Africa.…”

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Promotion of Dual-Purpose Koekoek Chicken Breeds in Selected Districts of East Shewa Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia

Gudeta,

Geremew,

Ahmed

et al. 2023

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Demonstration research was conducted at Lume, Ada’a and Akaki Districts of East Shewa zone Oromia Regional State of Ethiopia. The main objective of the study was to demonstrate koekoek chicken technology. The study went further to improve farmers’ income and evaluate the perception of farmers towards the demonstrated technology in the study areas. A total thirty farmers were selected purposively with the support of District Agricultural Office Experts from the three selected Districts of East Shewa Zone based on the willingness of farmers and their poultry farming experiences. Training was provided for the selected farmers and other concerning experts on poultry feed, health and management. A total of 1687 a day old coekoek chicken breeds were distributed to the trained farmers for two consecutive years. The study found that majority 46.7% of the breeds started laying egg at earlier age (26 weeks) compared to local chicken breeds and confirmed that the dual-purpose koekoek chicken breeds are more preferred by their body weight, egg production, egg marketability and age at egg laying compared to local chicken breeds. The participants revealed that the demonstrated chicken breeds are similar to local chicken in terms of disease resistance and non-vulnerability to predators. Based on the results, the researchers recommended that wider scaling up of dual purpose koekoek chicken breeds can contribute to the household income improvement.

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Promotion of Dual-Purpose Koekoek Chicken Breeds in Selected Districts of East Shewa Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia

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Geremew,

Ahmed

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“…The contribution of women in any development endeavors is greatly decisive to bring fast and progressive economic change [6]. According to the research of Tsigab et al, Koekoek chickens are more preferred in their body weight, egg production, egg hatchability, egg marketability, and age at egg laying and slaughtering weight as compared to the local chickens [22]. Some households sharing their home with small livestock like chicken indicated that the main reason for sharing is small number of chicken, lack of awareness, shortage of land and construction materials [5].…”

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Women Participation in Poultry Production. The Case of Ada’a, Lume and Akaki, East Shewa, Ethiopia

Gudeta

2023

EJAFR

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Women play essential roles in agriculture; providing inputs, working in the farm, generating off-farm income and doing the unpaid house chores, but often the gains go to the husband and children. Ethiopia is representative of countries where village poultry plays a dominant role in total poultry production. women generally contribute more labor inputs in areas of feeding and grazing of cows, watering, manage vulnerable animals (calves, small ruminants, and sick, injured and pregnant animals), cleaning of barns, dairy-related activities (milking, butter and cheese making), gathering and making dung cakes, transporting farm manure, egg collection, and sale of egg/poultry, than men and children. However, few recognitions have been given to women’s contribution to agricultural production. The study was aimed to assess the level of women participation in poultry production. The study went further to identify access and benefit of women from poultry products. Data was collected using semi- structured interview and analyzed using simple descriptive statistics. The study found that house construction was the only activity in which women participation is less than their men counter parts. Women take part in all activities concerning poultry production. Majority of the respondents 86.7% carried out watering poultry and collecting eggs followed by house cleaning 80% and recording events 80%. Taking products to market, selling products and holding money from poultry product sale are the major activities done by women by 73.3%. Based on results further researches need to be done in order to magnify the contribution of women in agricultural production.

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On-farm Evaluation and Demonstration of Koekoek chicken under farmers condition in North western Tigray, Ethiopia

Cited by 2 publications

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Promotion of Dual-Purpose Koekoek Chicken Breeds in Selected Districts of East Shewa Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia

Promotion of Dual-Purpose Koekoek Chicken Breeds in Selected Districts of East Shewa Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia

Women Participation in Poultry Production. The Case of Ada’a, Lume and Akaki, East Shewa, Ethiopia

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