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NARO Kuroiler Chicken

A hardy dual-purpose chicken suitable for low-input and semi-intensive production systems.

Dual purposeFarmer ready
Technology codeNARO-T-002
Lead instituteNaLIRRI
ReadinessScaled
IP statusPublic technology
NARO Kuroiler Chicken

Problem addressed

Low productivity of indigenous chickens.


About this technology

An improved chicken package combining genetics, farmer training, brooding and feeding recommendations.

Performance and benefits

KEY PERFORMANCE150–200 eggs/year

Higher egg and meat production; hardy under local conditions; strong livelihood potential.

Where it is suitable

Agro-ecological zonesAll agro-ecological zones
DistrictsCountrywide
Target usersPoultry farmers, hatcheries and youth enterprises
Value-chain stageProduction

Application guidance

Source birds from approved multipliers and follow vaccination, housing and feeding schedules.

Research evidence

Validated through on-farm trials and farmer adoption studies.

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