Kohima, August 27 (MExN): With a view to mitigate food security during the pandemic period, the Nagaland state Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services (DoAH&VS) through NEC project has initiate promotion of backyard poultry farming in the State.
A DIPR report stated that fast growing birds are being reared at the department’s farm to cater the demand of poultry rears. The current batch scheduled for sale starting from September 5 is targeted for poultry farmers under Phek including Meluri sub-division. Farmers from Kohima, Dimapur and Peren districts who availed this facility during the earlier batch may also place their requirement so as to maintain continuity of activity.
Interested farmers may book their requirement through the indicated contact tabulated below during working hours (10:00 am to 1:00 pm): Meluri- 7005035243; Phek-8413045806; Peren-8974678993; Kohima- 8638227795; Dimapur-7085982290.
“Demand based delivery shall be organized scheduling time and locality intimating the same to all concerned accordingly. During delivery and collection all SOP protocols are to be maintained by all concerned,” it stated.
General specification of the birds is as follows:
1. Fast Growing (FFG) Low Input Technology Bird for dual purpose (meat and egg type)
2. Targeted weigh gain is 2.5kgs to 3.5kgs in 2-3 months time and 150-170 eggs in a year
3. Currently available stock of Growers mixed coloured birds of 31 days old.
4. All birds have been dully vaccinated and overcome the critical period of rearing.
5. Concentrate feeding with ‘Grower Feed’ or partial replacement with kitchen leftover is recommended when rearing under intensive system for early maturity.
6. Online consultation services and need based logistic support shall be provided.
