Production System of Native Chicken in Dumarao, Capiz

Abstract

This study was conducted to determine the production systems of Native Chicken raisers in the Municipality of Dumarao, Capiz, the socioeconomic and demographic characteristics of chicken raisers; native chicken’s productive performance; breeding and selection; animal health and sanitation practices; support services extended to the raisers; and the availability and utilization of botanical dewormer. A total of 825 respondents from 33 barangays of Dumarao, Capiz were interviewed using a structured questionnaire. Data were summarized, tabulated and, analyzed using frequencies and percentages. Majority of the raisers were 45-60 years old and mostly in secondary level; Farming has been the main source of income and has been engaged in native chicken raising for 45-60 years. Most of the respondents are farm owners having a maximum land area of one hectare. Most of the chicken populations were female chicks, separated at 2 months from the hen, and become sexually mature at 5 months which lays an egg at 6 months old. Native Chicken was raised mainly for eggs and sells their chicken as live in the market. Generally, raisers do not practice breeding and selection instead they are into natural and uncontrolled system. Most raisers have attended seminars and training of CAPSU Dumarao and NGO and have received chicken dispersal program from NGO’s. Most raisers do not practice treatment, vaccination and deworming. Natural or Botanical Dewormer were available in the area, however, a few use commercial dewormer since it’s easily available in the market.