@article{10.11648/j.ajls.20231106.13,
  author = {Shishay Markos and Berhanu Belay and Tadelle Dessie},
  title = {Flock Composition and Socio-Economic Characteristics of Village Chicken Production System in Western Zone of Tigray, Northern Ethiopia},
  journal = {American Journal of Life Sciences},
  volume = {11},
  number = {6},
  pages = {99-116},
  doi = {10.11648/j.ajls.20231106.13},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ajls.20231106.13},
  eprint = {https://article.sciencepublishinggroup.com/pdf/10.11648.j.ajls.20231106.13},
  abstract = {A survey was conducted in Western Tigray, Northern Ethiopia to assess flock composition, ownership, and gender roles in chicken production, as well as factors affecting chicken product consumption. Multi-stage sampling procedures were used to select three districts, nine sample peasant associations, and 385 respondents. Data was collected through a pretested, structured questionnaire and focused group discussions, and analyzed using SPSS software. The size of chicken flocks per household varied significantly among the three agroecologies, with an overall mean of 24.35±10.69 chickens per household. The effective population size (Ne) and rate of inbreeding (∆F) were calculated to be 1263.69 and 0.04, respectively. Chicken and egg consumption were found to be influenced by cultural and religious festivals, farmer status, agroecology, breed, plumage color, shank type, comb type, feather distribution, and age. In all agroecologies, large-scale farmers had higher average annual chicken and egg consumption per household compared to small-scale farmers. The average annual chicken consumption per household was 7.76±0.68 for small-scale farmers and 20.79±0.68 for large-scale farmers. Similarly, the average annual egg consumption was 67.52±3.13 for small-scale farmers and 182.27±3.13 for large-scale farmers. Across the agroecologies, there were consistent preferences for certain plumage colors for chicken consumption. Red-colored chickens were ranked 1st, followed by greyish-colored chickens in 2nd place, and multicolored chickens in 3rd place. Chickens with full white and black colors were primarily used for mystical purposes in the study. The care of chickens involved participation from all family members, although the level of responsibility varied. Both husbands and wives were involved in the decision-making process related to chicken product utilization. Understanding flock composition, factors influencing chicken product consumption, ownership, and gender roles is essential for effective chicken breeding strategies.
},
 year = {2023}
}

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TY  - JOUR
T1  - Flock Composition and Socio-Economic Characteristics of Village Chicken Production System in Western Zone of Tigray, Northern Ethiopia
AU  - Shishay Markos
AU  - Berhanu Belay
AU  - Tadelle Dessie
Y1  - 2023/12/26
PY  - 2023
N1  - https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ajls.20231106.13
DO  - 10.11648/j.ajls.20231106.13
T2  - American Journal of Life Sciences
JF  - American Journal of Life Sciences
JO  - American Journal of Life Sciences
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EP  - 116
PB  - Science Publishing Group
SN  - 2328-5737
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AB  - A survey was conducted in Western Tigray, Northern Ethiopia to assess flock composition, ownership, and gender roles in chicken production, as well as factors affecting chicken product consumption. Multi-stage sampling procedures were used to select three districts, nine sample peasant associations, and 385 respondents. Data was collected through a pretested, structured questionnaire and focused group discussions, and analyzed using SPSS software. The size of chicken flocks per household varied significantly among the three agroecologies, with an overall mean of 24.35±10.69 chickens per household. The effective population size (Ne) and rate of inbreeding (∆F) were calculated to be 1263.69 and 0.04, respectively. Chicken and egg consumption were found to be influenced by cultural and religious festivals, farmer status, agroecology, breed, plumage color, shank type, comb type, feather distribution, and age. In all agroecologies, large-scale farmers had higher average annual chicken and egg consumption per household compared to small-scale farmers. The average annual chicken consumption per household was 7.76±0.68 for small-scale farmers and 20.79±0.68 for large-scale farmers. Similarly, the average annual egg consumption was 67.52±3.13 for small-scale farmers and 182.27±3.13 for large-scale farmers. Across the agroecologies, there were consistent preferences for certain plumage colors for chicken consumption. Red-colored chickens were ranked 1st, followed by greyish-colored chickens in 2nd place, and multicolored chickens in 3rd place. Chickens with full white and black colors were primarily used for mystical purposes in the study. The care of chickens involved participation from all family members, although the level of responsibility varied. Both husbands and wives were involved in the decision-making process related to chicken product utilization. Understanding flock composition, factors influencing chicken product consumption, ownership, and gender roles is essential for effective chicken breeding strategies.

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