Study the performance, suitability and economics of Cari-Nirbheek under backyard poultry farming in Koderma district of Jharkhand, India

Abstract

The present investigation is about the Front Line Demonstrations (FLD) conducted at farmer’s field on backyard poultry by Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) - Koderma, Jharkhand, India. The impact of training on poultry farming was significant high and average knowledge score of the trainees increased from 3.22 to 8.58. The performance of dual purpose strain CARI-Nirbheek was better under backyard poultry farming. The overall mean body weight, the mean eggs production were significantly (P≤0.05) higher in CARI-Nirbheek birds than native birds. The overall mortality rate of CARI-Nirbheek birds were significant lower (P≤0.05) than native birds. The benefit cost ratio of rearing in CARI-Nirbheek was recorded 1: 3.01 per family. The income of small, marginal and landless poultry farmers were increased due to rearing of CARI-Nirbheek birds under backyard through low input and high output venture within a very short span of time. CARI-Nirbheek is one of the promising dual purpose strains of poultry, which can be popularized in rural areas of Koderma.