REPRODUCTIVE PERFORMANCE OF HARCO, SHAVER STARCROSS AND HYPECO WHITE UNDER THE HUMID ENVIRONMENT

Authors

  • B. O. ASUQUO University of Calabar, Calabar
  • L. E. UDOH University of Calabar, Calabar

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.v18i.2000

Keywords:

Shaver star cross, Performance, Hyperko white, Hatchability

Abstract

Reproductive performance measured by fertility and hatchability of eggs, was studied in three commercial breeds of chicken; Harco, Hyperco White and Shaver StarCross. Day-old parent stock chicks were obtained from three different sources, raised and stocked in a sex ratio of 1 cock: 7 hens for monitoring of the two traits under the sub-humid environment. No significant difference (P<0.05) was obtained for percent fertility of eggs, mean values of which were 84.67, 80.89 and 81.17% for Harco, Hyperco White and shaver StarCross respectively. Average hatchability of fertile eggs was significantly higher for Shaver StarCross (89.96%) than for Harco (83.11%) and Hyperko White (79.02%). 

Author Biographies

B. O. ASUQUO, University of Calabar, Calabar

Dept. of Animal Science

 

L. E. UDOH, University of Calabar, Calabar

Dept. of Animal Science

 

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Published

2021-01-12

How to Cite

ASUQUO, B. O. ., & UDOH, L. E. . (2021). REPRODUCTIVE PERFORMANCE OF HARCO, SHAVER STARCROSS AND HYPECO WHITE UNDER THE HUMID ENVIRONMENT . Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 18, 98–100. https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.v18i.2000

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Vol. 18 (1991)

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