A Comparative Performance Of F2 Generation Of Normal Feathered And Frizzled Chicken X Arbor Acre Broiler Breeder Stock In A Humid Tropical Environment:- Ankor, Deborah E.
ABSTRACT
A 12 week
study was conducted to compare the growth performance of F2 hybrids obtained
from the mating of Fj normal local and frizzle x Arbor acre breeder stock in
the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Research and Teaching Fann,
Umudike. Daily feed consumption, weekly weight gains and linear body
measurements were determined. From the results of the study F2 frizzle
individuals at 12 weeks consumed significantly (P<0.05) more feed than the
normal feathered individuals. Feed intake was 166.42g/bird and 159.3 Ig/bird
for the frizzle and normal feathered birds respectively. The frizzles had lower
values of feed conversion ratio and percentage mortality than their normal
feathered counterpails. Among the two genotypes, the frizzles showed
superiority in final body weights with a mean body weight of 13 . o.67g
compared to 1309.00g for the normal featheied biids. It was obvious that the
frizzle hybrids which are known to have greater efficiency in thermoregulation
due to their curled and exposed plumage, appear to be more adapted to the humid
tiopical environment.
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ANKO, A (2023). A Comparative Performance Of F2 Generation Of Normal Feathered And Frizzled Chicken X Arbor Acre Broiler Breeder Stock In A Humid Tropical Environment:- Ankor, Deborah E. . Mouau.afribary.org: Retrieved Nov 17, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/a-comparative-performance-of-f2-generation-of-normal-feathered-and-frizzled-chicken-x-arbor-acre-broiler-breeder-stock-in-a-humid-tropical-environment-ankor-deborah-e-7-2
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ANKO, ANKO. "A Comparative Performance Of F2 Generation Of Normal Feathered And Frizzled Chicken X Arbor Acre Broiler Breeder Stock In A Humid Tropical Environment:- Ankor, Deborah E. " Mouau.afribary.org (2023). Accessed 17 Nov. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/a-comparative-performance-of-f2-generation-of-normal-feathered-and-frizzled-chicken-x-arbor-acre-broiler-breeder-stock-in-a-humid-tropical-environment-ankor-deborah-e-7-2