A comparative study of production and reproductive performance of Kamrupa and indigenous chicken in intensive system of management

The present study was undertaken to investigate the productive and reproductive performance of Kamrupa and indigenous chicken under intensive system of management. The study was conducted at AICRP on poultry breeding, Khanapara, Guwahati, Assam with 100 numbers each of Kamrupa and indigenous chicken that were brooded in battery cage up to 4 weeks of age. In the present study the body weights till 72^nd week of age, FCR at 8^th week of age, shank length, keel length and breast angle at 5^th week of age, egg weight and egg production till 72^nd week of age, different egg quality traits and carcass traits were recorded. Results showed that the mean body weight of Kamrupa birds (combined sex) were significantly (P<0.05) higher over indigenous birds at different ages. Egg production differed significantly (P<0.05) amongst indigenous and Kamrupa chicken. However, no significant (P>0.05) difference was observed for fertility and hatchability. Therefore, it can be concluded that Kamrupa chicken breeds has the potential for higher productive and reproductive traits.