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Chicken Breeds

1. Local Chicken

These are kinds of chicken that are indigenous to the area.

Characteristics of Local or indigenous breeds

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 They are more resistant to diseases and parasites.

 They lay small and only a few eggs during a laying cycle

 They have a slow growth rate

 They are multi-coloured or have a non uniform appear-

ance.

 They are more accustomed to environmental conditions to

the area such as harsh climate.