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Evaluation of egg production and growth performance of Thai native black-bone chickens (Fah Luang) |
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| Creator | Kannikar Hamprakorn |
| Title | Evaluation of egg production and growth performance of Thai native black-bone chickens (Fah Luang) |
| Contributor | Prapakorn Tarachai, Talerngsak Angkuraseranee, Kridda Chukiatsiri, Julakorn Panatuk, Phakphume Saowaphak, Kanchit Chompupun, Suparak Khumput |
| Publisher | Faculty of Agriculture |
| Publication Year | 2569 |
| Journal Title | Khon Kaen Agriculture Journal |
| Journal Vol. | 54 |
| Journal No. | 2 |
| Page no. | 315-328 |
| Keyword | black bone chicken, Fah Luang chicken, egg performance, growth performance |
| URL Website | https://li01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/agkasetkaj |
| Website title | Khon Kaen Agriculture Journal |
| ISSN | 3027-6497 (Online) |
| Abstract | This study aimed to evaluate the egg production performance, hatchability, and growth performance of black-bone chickens (Fah Luang) using two breeder strains Fah Luang 1 (MA) and Fah Luang 2 (MJ) at 28 weeks of age. Four mating combinations (1 male: 7 females) as follows: MA×MA, MA×MJ, MJ×MA, and MJ×MJ. Data on egg production and hatchability were recorded for 4 consecutive weeks. Comparisons among groups were analyzed using a completely randomized design (CRD). Results showed that the MA×MA group exhibited the highest average egg production rate (59.76%) and daily egg mass (18.79 g/day; P<0.05). In contrast, the MJ×MA group demonstrated the highest hatchability of fertile eggs (80.98%) and the lowest embryonic mortality rate (18.89%; P<0.05). The growth performance of chicks from each mating combination was further evaluated. The chick weight at hatch ranged from 30.08 to 34.00 g and did not show significant differences among groups (P>0.05). However, during the 4–8 week, chicks from MA×MA and MA×MJ matings had significantly higher average daily weight gain than those from other combinations (P<0.05). In conclusion, the MA×MA combination is suitable for commercial egg production due to its superior egg production performance, whereas the MJ×MA combination demonstrates outstanding hatchability and low embryonic mortality. These findings provide useful information for selection and breeding improvement of Fah Luang black-bone chickens to enhance productivity and promote sustainable development of native chicken breeds. |
