KADAKNATH POULTRY FARMING – UPLIFT YOUR ECONOMY
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Poultry farming, Kadaknath poultry farming, Less expenses, More profit, Easy maintenance and Cure medical problemsAbstract
Poultry farming is a profit earning business with less expenses. Mainly the chickens
are reared for meat and eggs. Kadaknath is a dual purpose breed used for meat and eggs. The
kadaknath is resistant to many diseases and well adaptable to any environmental conditions. It is
a black flesh fowl. The varieties of kadaknath are jet black, Pencilled and golden black
kadaknath. The poultry shed for kadaknath can be established in minimum area of 2000 square
feet. The poultry shed should be kept clean and disinfectant must be sprayed twice a month to
prevent disease attack. Grinded rava, pre- starter, starter and vegetable wastes are fed to
kadaknath chickens. After six months kadaknath hens starts laying eggs and lay 100-120 eggs
per annum per hen. The eggs are incubated in automatic incubator upto 17 days and after the
embryo developed eggs are then incubated in manual incubator. On 18 -19th day the eggs are
hatched out. F1 OR B1, IBD, lazota and fowl pox vaccine are vaccinated to kadaknath chickens.
Kadaknath meat and eggs contains vitamins, minerals, protein and amino acids and it has great
importance in curing various medical problems like head ache, post-delivery problems, nervous
disorder and asthma.