INTRODUCTION ...

About Poultry…

Livestock in Sri Lanka…

Scientific Classification…

Morphological Characteristics…

Different Breeds Of Poultry…

POULTRYDomesticated birds kept by humans for eggs they produce,

meat and feathers or sometimes as pets. (chickens, turkeys,

ducks, or geese) .

What is Livestock

Poultry in Sri Lanka

Places lives in Sri Lanka

Livestock In Sri Lanka…

Kingdom – Animalia

Phylum – Chordata

Class – Aves

Order – Galiformes

Family – Phasianidae

Sub family – Phasianinae

Genus - Gallus

Scientific Classification

Feathers

Eyes

Legs

Size

Comb

Wattle

Beak

Morphological Characteristics...

DIFFERENT BREEDS OF POULTRY

RHODE

ISLAND RED

(RIR)

VILLAGE

CHICKEN

WHITE

PLYMOUTH

RODE ISLAND RED

Developed in Rhode Island and

Massachusetts, early flocks

often had both single and rose

combed individuals

It was from the Malay that the

Rhode Island Red got its deep

color, strong constitution, and

relatively hard feathers

The Rhode Island Red were

originally bred in Adamsville a

village which is part of Little

Compton, Rhode Island.

The Rhode Island Red is an

American breed of chicken (Gallus

gallus domesticus)

It is a utility bird raised for meat

and eggs, and also as a show bird.

It is a popular choice for backyard

flocks because of its egg laying

abilities and hardiness

The Rhode Island Red is the state

bird of Rhode Island.

Non-industrial strains of the Rhode

Island Red are listed as "recovering"

by The Livestock Conservancy.

Cont……,

Appearance…

The bird's feathers are rust-colored, however darker shades

are known, including maroon bordering on black.

Rhode Island Reds have red-orange eyes, reddish-brown

beaks.

Rhode Island Reds have red-orange eyes, reddish-brown

beaks.

characteristics

Approximate weight

EggsRhode Island Reds are noted for their brown eggs. Healthy

hens can lay up to 5–7 eggs per week depending on their

care and treatment.

They are of two varieties

1. Single comb

2. Rose comb

Rhode Island Reds are a good choice for the small flock

owner

they are probably the best egg layers of the dual purpose

breeds.

Reds handle marginal diets and poor housing conditions

better than other breeds

Some "Red" males may be quite aggressive.

They have rectangular, relatively long bodies, typically

dark red in color

diseasesInfectious basal disease (gamboro disease)

is a highly contaminating disease of young chickens caused by infectious bursal disease virus (IBDV)

characterized by immuno suppression and mortality generally at 3 to 6 weeks of age.

coccidiosis

Coccidiosis is a parasitic disease of the intestinal tract

of animals caused by coccidian protozoa

The disease spreads from one bird to another by

contact with infected feces or ingestion of infected

tissue. Diarrhea, which may become bloody in severe

cases, is the primary symptom.

Village Chicken

• Village chickens are well adapted to the harsh environment.

• Village chickens has very little value as layers because they

are poor egg producers.

• There are several village chicken types already identified

but not characterized in detail.

• Naked neck, Giant, Deep brown, Orange tan, Black, Black

with yellow silver, White, Light brown and White brown

varieties are some of those.

• Village chicken shows wide variation in appearance.

• Thus they are different in size, colour and shapes.

• Body length for females on average was lower than the

males.

Female: 18 cm

Male : 20 cm

• Body weight was also higher for males.

Male : ranging from 340g to 3900g with

an average of 1994g.

Female :ranging from 110g to 3590g with

an average of 1546g.

• Laid average 11-15 eggs and about 6-10 chicks are

hatched.

• Hatchability is 75%.

Newcastle disease.

Bursal disease.

Fowl pox.

Bloody diarrhea.

Balance problems; tremors, especially of the head and neck.

Central nervous system signs can also occur, including depression.

Partial or total paralysis can be occur.

Depression.

Inappetance.

Unsteady gait.

Huddling under equipment.

Vent pecking.

Diarrhoea with urates in mucus.

(A viral disease that can be observe through out the world.

It effect the immune system of the chickens)

Warty, spreading eruptions and scabs on comb and wattles.

Caseous deposits in mouth, throat and sometimes trachea.

Depression.

Inappetance.

Poor growth.

Poor egg production.

White Plymouth

Other names - Rocks, Barred rocks

Country of origin - USA

Basic use - Dual- purpose breed

Weight - male 8 Kg/ female 7.5 Kg

Skin colour - Yellow

Egg colour - Brown

Comb type - single

•It is type of chicken

•Originated in the united state

•It is used for dual purpose, use to get meal and egg

•And it is cold-hardy bird and there for make a grate breed for

the small farm or backyard flock owner

• Skin colour of that white Plymouth rock is yellow.

•Comb type-single.

•And they are large long live chicken.

FeatureRhode Island

RedVillage chicken

White Plymouth

Country of

originUSA

USA USA

Basic use Dual purpose layer breed Dual purpose

Dual- purpose breed

Weight Male 3.9 KgFemale 2.9 Kg

Male 1.9 KgFemale 1.5 Kg

male 3.2 Kg/ female 2.4 Kg

Skin colour YellowOrange, black,

brown Yellow

Egg colour Brown BrownBrown

Comb type SingleSingle single

Compares …

• One egg contains 6 g of protein and heart-

healthy unsaturated fats

• Consuming eggs also adds memory-

boosting choline and vision-protecting

lutein and zeaxanthin to our diet

• some eggs are enriched with additional

nutrients like omega-3

1. Increased biotechnology. Embrex Inovoject

2. Increased mass production- year round availability of products.

3. More contract and integrated production. Larger integrators.

4. Increased labor- saving device.5. Sustainable agriculture.6. Increased attention to poultry behavior

and welfare.7. Increased food safety.8. Increased quality of products.9. Increased consumption.

REFERENCE…

YouTube

Wikipedia

A/L Notes

Farm Animals web site

A RISING POULTRY BREED, By arthur s. wheeler