Phenotypic characterization of Camarines genetic group of Philippine native chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus L.)

Date

4-2014

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

Major Course

Major in Animal Science

College

College of Agriculture and Food Science (CAFS)

Adviser/Committee Chair

Agapita J. Salces

Abstract

The study was conducted to phenotypically characterize the Camarines genetic group of Philippine native chicken in terms of morphology, morphometric traits and its production environment. A total of 50 respondents from the provinces of Camarines Sur and Sorsogon were interviewed using a pre-drafted questionnaire. One hundred twenty six native chickens (126), 57 males and 69 females, were characterized. Camarines genetic group of native chickens were kept on free range, minimal inputs in terms of feed supplementation, health care, breeding and selection and housing. In terms of morphological characteristics, most of the native chickens characterized had laced plumage pattern. Other dominant attributes included orange plumage color in males, brown plumage color in females, white skin color, yellow shank color, red earlobe, single comb type and orange iris color. Analysis of the body parameters showed that mean body weight of males (1.32 ± 0.07) was significantly heavier than the mean body weight of females (1.10 ± 0.06). Consequently, males were larger than females in terms of body height, circumference of the chest, shank length and wing span. If location was considered, significant difference was only observed in the means of body weight, shank length and wing span.

Language

English

Location

UPLB Main Library Special Collections Section (USCS)

Call Number

LG 993.5 2014 A3 /E85

Document Type

Thesis

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