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General characteristics of exotic breeds

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 They grow faster than local chicken

 They are more productive. Layers lay more eggs and broilers

gain weight faster.

 They are not very disease resistant

 They need more care to grow well and to remain productive

 Similar breeds normally have the same colour and physical

appearance

Why a farmer would prefer these kind of chicken

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 They are more productive. They lay more eggs and gain

weight fast.

 They grow faster and have shorter production cycles.

 They are consistent and predictable with production., there-

fore easier for farmers to project profits and capital.

Why a farmer would rather not (disadvantage)

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 They need a lot of care to remain productive

 They are expensive both to purchase and maintain

 They are not fit for harsh climate

Breeds of Exotic Breeds

A breed is a group of chicken with similar characteristics and

place of origin.

Exotic breeds of chicken can be layers, broilers or dual pur-

pose.