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Research Details

Research Title Preservation and Management of the Ilocos Native Chicken
Researcher(s) Benito Balneg, Rodel Banez, Corazon Diana Pastor
Research Category Study
Research Status not conducted
Duration Jan 01, 2015 to Dec 31, 2017
Commodity Livestock
Research Site(s)
Source of Fund(s)
Brief Description
This study involves:

1. Performance of Growing Native Chickens under Different Feeding Materials

A total of one sixty heads growing native chicken randomly allotted into three dietary treatments using RCBD.

2. Laying Performance of Native Hen Fed with Different Feeding Materials

A total of 40 heads ready-to-lay native hen and 4 heads native rooster will be randomly allotted into three dietary treatments using CRD.

3. Performance Evaluation of Native Chicken under Improved Rearing Practices

 A total of 45 native hens will be randomly distributed to five treatments with three replications. This will be laid-out in a Complete Block Design (CRD). Significant mean differences will be analyzed using the Least Significant Difference (LSD).
Expected Output
  • Develop improved feeding and rearing management
  • Results will be the basis of formulating research proposals toward the development of potential native chicken in the region particularly Ilocos Norte.
Abstract Not Available