دیسی مرغی اور دیہی مرغبانی ۔۔ ویٹرنری میٹرز روزنامہ آفتاب
Backyard poultry farming is farming at small scale or hen farming in home. In Backyard Chicken Farming, desi chicken and desi eggs are produced by birds. In Rural Poultry, birds should be vaccinated at time and feeding should also be cared. Better breeds of hens should be reared. As a business model, government should give complete business package including incubator with some funds. | دیسی مرغی اور دیہی مرغبانی ۔۔
گھریلو سطح پر مرغیوں کی فارمنگ کے فروغ کے لئے پرندوں کے ساتھ ساتھ مکمل بزنس پیکج دینا چاہئے جس میں انکیوبیٹر اور فنڈز بھی مہیا کئے جائیں۔ مزید مفت ویکسی نیشن اور ویٹرنری سروسز بھی فراہم کی جانی چاہئیں۔
کامیاب گھریلو مرغبانی کیسے ممکن؟ ڈاکٹر مادحہ طارق
گھریلو مرغبانی کے فروغ کے منصوبے کا آغاز، پولٹری ریسرچ انسٹیٹیوٹ میں تقریب
Importance of Desi Chicken
Desi chickens has traditionally been raised in villages throughout Pakistan. In rural areas, especially women, often keep small flocks in their homes. These birds provide eggs, meat and birds. These are the source of additional income.
Role of Desi Chcken Farming in Rural Development
Rural poultry farming can become an effective tool for poverty reduction.
Benefits include:
- Low initial investment
- Easy management
- Quick returns
- Employment opportunities
- Women’s participation in income generation
Because desi chickens can survive under village conditions with minimal inputs, they are particularly suitable for small-scale farmers.
Adaptability and Disease Resistance
One of the major advantages of indigenous chickens is their ability to survive under harsh environmental conditions.
Compared with commercial poultry breeds, desi chickens generally:
- Tolerate local climatic conditions better
- Require less intensive management
- Utilize scavenging feed resources
- Show greater resistance to certain diseases
These characteristics make them suitable for free-range and backyard production systems.
Commercial Potential
Desi chicken should not remain limited to backyard farming. Instead, they should be integrated into commercial poultry production systems.
According to the report:
- Consumer demand for desi chicken meat is increasing.
- Demand for desi eggs is also growing.
- Premium market prices can provide better profits to farmers.
- Organized production systems can increase availability.
Challenges
- Limited supply of quality chicks
- Lack of organized breeding programs
- Poor marketing systems
- Limited farmer awareness
- Inadequate extension services
Recommendations
- Breeding programs for indigenous chickens.
- Improvement of hatchery facilities.
- Training of Farmers
- Promoting scientific management practices.
- Strengthening marketing channels.
- Encouraging rural poultry development projects.
