an assessment of backyard farming concerning native chickens, their production and management system in selected areas of bangladesh

Most bangladeshi poultry production is done in backyards, yet the system's advancement is unsatisfactory. the current study was conducted to evaluate the raising method, feeding and management practices, and production performance of native chicken. a baseline assessment was carried out using a structured questionnaire regarding the production and potentialities of native chicken germplasm. primary and secondary data were gathered between june to august 2023, covering eight districts - pabna, rangpur, feni, sherpur, pirojpur, patuakhali, joypurhat, and sunamgonj being chosen from six divisions of bangladesh to cover at least one upazila from each division. a total of 260 farmers ' households were surveyed by interviewing and directly observing the production statu s of native chicken farmer's. the study focused on parameters including the number of native chickens, the state of housing, their upbringing method, the dietary management, their reproductive and productive performances etc. a semi-extensive raising strategy was employed by maximum farmers, yielding around 53.8% native grower chicken and layer takes an average of 59.01±0.25gm and 71.55±0.40gm of feed respectively. the average mature male and female body weight were 1.45±0.29kg and 1.15±0.02kg, respectively. the average annual egg production was 106.15±1.11. the native chicken's rearing method, feeding strategy, and production output all were in moderate condition. to get the maximum harvest from the native chicken raisers, a need-based extension program should be implemented, with an emphasis on increasing awareness and understanding of the scientific methods of native chicken farming as a whole.