Kienyeji chickenKienyeji chicken farming is a profitable agribusiness venture once practiced with the right chicken breeds.
There improved kienyeji for example, that are best reared for meat and others that are best for egg production.
In this article however we will discuss only those that are best for maximum productivity of eggs.
Below are best improved kienyeji chicken for egg production. We will discuss the advantages of each bread as well as their disadvantages which are few.
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1. KARI IMPROVED KIENYEJI CHICKEN
Kari improved is one of the best chicken for egg production. In one year it’s estimated to lay about 220 to 280 eggs.
Advantages of rearing Kari improved
- Grows so fast compared to other improved kienyeji chickens
- Within four and a half months they start laying eggs while roosters gains a lot of weight.
- Kari can continue laying eggs for up to 3 years without losing quality.
- Produces big eggs though with the right feeding programme compared to other chicken.
- Easily adaptive to any climatic condition, which makes it ideal to rear in any part of the country.
What are the disadvantages of Kari improved
- The only disadvantage of this breed , it doesn’t sit/brood on eggs. However that can be sorted by purchasing incubator to compensate for that drawback.
Kuroiler improved kienyeji
Kuroiler chicken originated from India in the year 2009. It’s known as low cost chicken due to it’s scavenging qualities.
This is the kind of bird that will not require you to occasionally purchase commercial feeds ,since you can leave it in the open to feed itself and still produce eggs.
Benefits of rearing kuroiler chicken
- Lays 140 to 150 eggs in one year
- Resistant to many chicken diseases
- It’s economical due to it’s scavenging skills
- Starts laying eggs in 5 to 6 months
- Grows so fast compared to indigenous chickens
Disadvantages of kuroiler chicken
- This breed consumes a lot of feeds compared to other chickens , no wonder they gain weight in less time
- They don’t brood eggs
RAINBOW ROOSTERS
Rainbow roosters are very attractive birds due to their colourful appearance.
Fed well this breed can attain 4 kilograms within a span of six months.
Benefits
- Lays over 180 to 200 eggs yearly.
- Gains a lot of weight when fed well
- Eggs production for about 3 years
- Matures very fast – you can start collecting eggs within 4 to 5 months.
Disadvantages
- It’s best raised within semi free range system. Simply means it can’t feed for it’self due to poor scavenging skills unlike kuroiler chicken.
KENBRO CHICKEN BREED
Kenbro chicken have been in the market for quite a while older than other improved ones.
This breed is one of the best in both egg and meat production.
Benefits of kenbro chicken
- High resistant to many chicken diseases
- Like other improved kienyeji chicken it grows so fast. You can start collecting first egg within 4 – 5 months.
- Easily adapts to any climate condition.
- Produces 270 – 290 eggs per year
Disadvantages kenbro chicken
- They don’t brood eggs like the indigenous chickens
- Just like kuroiler they are heavy feeders
Conclusion
Comparing each chicken breed advantages and disadvantages against each others as mentioned above, you can be sure to make the right decision and pick the best kienyeji chicken breed for egg production.