Poultry Production Unit
| Sl.No. | Description of Unit | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Year of Establishment | 2022 |
| 2 | Size of the unit | 27 X 17 feet (459 Sqft) |
| 3 | Capacity of production (kg) | 150 Nos |
| 4 | Breed | Aseel Desi bird |
| 5 | No. of farmers trained | 650 |
Poultry Production cum Demo Unit
Poultry has contributed to human health and rearing has been an integral component of livestock
over the millennia in India. Poultry is an integral part of farming systems and household economy
for many families in rural regions, while in urban regions, large and small-scale poultries are providing good
quality and safe poultry products to the urban consumers. Over the last few decades, the country chicken has
transformed from backyard farming to techno-commercial industry.
From an entirely unorganized and
unscientific farming practice; poultry industry in India has advanced in the commercial production
to a great extent by adopting scientific methods, standing as the third largest egg producer and
fifth in chicken meat producer in the world. Country chicken farming is undertaken because of
its nutritional meat and eggs, health benefits, economical in rearing and has social benefits.
Aseel Poultry birds
They are also considered as fighting cocks and used for cockfighting.
These breeds have high stamina, a natural disposition to be aggressive, an impressive walking characteristic
known as majestic gait and with determined fighting qualities. Few weeks old chicks exhibit fighting
qualities and matured ones will fight to the death. This breed is a poor layer,
laying about 40 eggs in a year but are excellent sitters.
TECHNO ECONOMIC PARAMETERS
| 1 | Breed of Poultry | Desi Bird |
| 2 | System of rearing | Semi intensive |
| 3 | No. of Unit | 1 |
| 4 | Batch size (No. of Chicks) | 150.00 |
| 5 | Cost of day old chicks | Rs. 55.00 |
| 6 | Mortality rate | 5 (%) |