Growth Performance of the F1 of Indigenous and Noiler Chickens in Maiduguri, Nigeria
Keywords:
Genotype, indigenous chickens, Noiler, performance, growth
Abstract
This study was designed to assess the growth performance, the effects of genotype and sex on production of indigenous and Noiler chickens. It was conducted between April, 2021 and March, 2022 on the quantitative traits of four chicken genotypes namely, LL (local x local), NL (Noiler cock x local hen), LN (local cock x Noiler hen) and NN (Noiler x Noiler) at the University of Maiduguri Livestock Teaching and Research Farm. A total of sixty (60) sexually matured chickens of two strains indigenous and Noiler chikens (6 cocks and 24 hens each of Noiler and Nigerian Normal Feathered chickens) were used as the base population for the study. There was significant effect (P<0.05) of genotype on growth performance. The mean hatch weights were 25.61, 30.0, 34.4 and 36.66 g for LL, NL, LN and NN, respectively. Their corresponding weights at 20 weeks were 1062.2, 1471.8, 1560.7 and 2011.5 g. Genotype NN (Noiler x Noiler) birds had significantly (P<0.05) heaviest body weights at various stages while the lowest were recorded among the LL (local x local) crosses. The reciprocal crosses (NL and LN) were in between. Males had significantly (P<0.05) heavier body weights than females at all ages. Genotype and sex had significant (P<0.05) effects on body weights of chickens. Though production of Noiler, indigenous chickens and their crosses were generally high, more opportunities abound for improvement through selection and better management.
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Musundire, M.T.; Halimani, T.E.; Chimonyo, M. (2017). Effect of age and sex on carcass characteristics and internal organ weights of scavenging chickens and helmeted guinea fowls. Journal of Applied Animal Research. 46, 860–867.
Ndofor-Foleng, H.M., Ngongeh, L.H., Uberu, C.P.N. and Nwosu, C.C. (2010). Evaluation of the performance of two local chicken and the main cross ecotypes reared in Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria. International Journal of Science of Nature. 1(2), 179-182
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Odah, E.O., Daikwo, S.I., Mbap, S.T. and Okpanachi, U. (2019). Phenotypic characterization of local chickens (Gallus gallus domesticus) in Bekwarra Cross River State, Nigeria. JSM Veterinary Medicine Resources 2:7
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Olawumi, S. O. and Fagbuaro, S. (2011). Productive performance of three commercial broiler genotypes reared in the derived savanna zone of Nigeria. International Journal of Agricultural Research, 6, 798- 804., 2, 21-24.
Rajesh, W., Subha, G., Parveez, A., Praveen, K., Avinash, K. and Subhash, S.H. (2015). A Review: Development of Crossbred Cattle in India. International Journal of Emerging Technology and Advanced Engineering, 5(10): 75-77.
SAS. (2002). SAS User’s guide. Statistical analysis system institute Inc., Cary, North Carolina.
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Suleiman, S., W. Hassan and O. Bamidele, O. (2019). Growth performance of six tropically-adapted breeds in backyard flocks across Kebbi State, Nigeria. Proceedings of 44th Annual Conference of Nigerian Society of Animal Production, March 17th – 21st, 2019, UNIABUJA, ABUJA.
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Thakur, P. Parmar, S.N.S. and Pillai, P.V.A. (2006). Studies on growth performance in Kadaknath breed of poultry. Livestock Research fpr Rural Development volume 18. Retrived June 15, 2008 from http://www.irrd.org.irrd18/8/thak18116.htm.
Thutwa, K., Nsoso, H. J., Kgwatalala, P. M. and Moreki, J. C. (2012). Comparative live weight, growth performance, feed intake carcass traits and meat quality in two strains of Tswana chickens raised under intensive system. International Journal of Applied Poultry Research, 11: 121-126.
VanRaden, P.M. and Sanders, A.H. (2003). Economic merit of crossbred and purebred US dairy cattle. Journal of Dairy Science, 86(3): 1036-1044.
Walshe, M.J., Grindle, J., Nell, A. and Bachmann, M. (1991). Dairy development in Sub-Sahara Africa: A study of issues and options, 135: 258-280.
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2024-11-22
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Nwobodo, D.M., Aliyu, J., & Alade, N.K. (2024). Growth Performance of the F1 of Indigenous and Noiler Chickens in Maiduguri, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Animal Science and Technology (NJAST), 7(2), 10-21. Retrieved from http://njast.com.ng/index.php/home/article/view/335
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