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Study on the Socio-economic Condition and Productive Performances of Backyard Chicken in Some Selected Areas of Pabna District

M. C. Sumy
Department of Basic Science, Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chittagong-4202, Bangladesh

M. S. I. Khokon
MS Student
Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chittagong-4202, Bangladesh

M. M. Islam
Department of Animal Science and Animal Nutrition, Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chittagong-4202, Bangladesh

S. Talukder
Department of Animal Science and Animal Nutrition, Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chittagong-4202, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

The study was carried out to investigate backyard chicken production systems in three areas (Bera, Santhia and Sujanagar Thana) of Pabna district. A total of 150 households were selected, from three thana, each having 5 villages and 10 households per village. Stratified random sampling technique was followed to collect data. The hatchability rate was 89, 88.5 and 85 percent in Sujanagar, Santhia and Bera, respectively. The percentage of egg production was 68% in Sujanagar, 72% in Santhia and 75% in Bera Thana. The differences in hatchability and egg production between the three areas were significant. Family wise and per bird total income was Tk. 2124.00 and Tk. 223.95, respectively which is higher than the net cost of Tk. 1324.23 and Tk. 138.70, respectively. The BCR (Benefit Cost Ratio) in family wise and per bird wise was 1.60 and 1.61 respectively. It indicates that if backyard chicken rearers invest Tk.1.0 then they can earn Tk.1.60. So, family wise profit was Tk. 0.60 & per bird basis was Tk. 0.61. The results indicate that backyard chicken rearing is profitable for the farmers in those areas. Vaccinations and balanced diets have a decisive effect on chicken rearing, providing quality products for human consumption and reducing nutritional deficiencies and poverty of the country.

Keywords: Backyard chicken, Egg production, Hatchability, Benefit cost ratio

Location: Bera, Santhia and Sujanagar thana of Pabna district of Bangladesh

Start Date: 00-10-2008

End Date: 00-02-2009

Program Area: Socio-economic and Policy

Commodity: Chicken

Objectives:

To evaluate the existing backyard rearing system with the objectives to pave the way for development of backyard chicken into sustainable income for the rural households.

Methodology:

The study was conducted during the period of October,2008 to February,2009. Availability of large number of chicken, good communication facilities, the study areas was selected in three places Bera, Santhia and Sujanagar thana of Pabna district of Bangladesh. A total of 150 households were selected randomly from three thana of Pabna district having 50 households from each thana (10 household of each village of total 5 selected villages of each thana). Each household having at least 8 chicken reared under backyard condition. Stratified random sampling technique was followed to collect data. Methods of data collection: Data were collected through direct interview schedule and recorded in a questionnaire/interview schedule. The schedule was prepared maintaining relevance with the objectives of the study. The data were put on the master sheet and were arranged in tabular form. Simple statistical measures (arithmetic mean, percentage etc.) were used in this study. Benefit-cost analysis was also done.

Source of Information: J. Bangladesh Agril. Univ. 8(1): 45–50, 2010 ISSN 1810-3030

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Achievement/Findings:

From the result of the study it can be concluded that scavenging chicken production in the three regions is profitable as BCR (Benefit Cost Ratio) was 1.60 and 1.61on family wise and per bird basis respectively. The study indicates that there are great potentials for an improvement of chicken production in rural areas of Bangladesh. The village chicken production systems of Pabna into economically viable enterprises would require better understanding of the socio-economic aspects of the production system.

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