Nicobari Fowl

Nicobari fowl locally known as “Takniet” means short legged is a scavengingbird particularly found in Nicobar group of islands.Compact body with curve shape and hardy. There are three strains of Nicobari fowl viz. Black and brown. Nicobari fowl can survive well on kitchen waste, coconut grating, insects, pests, wild seeds, grains, grasses and other vegetation. Efficient feed convertors under backyard rearing. The birds can also be reared under backyard system using indigenously shelter and deep litter system of management. Unique feature of this indigenous bird is disease resistance character against common poultry diseases. These improved varieties are high egg producers. These are very adaptable to high and humid climate of A & N islands.

IP Protection : Acc No. INDIA_CHICKEN_3300NICOBARI_ 12013

Scientific team : S.P.S. Ahlawat, M.K. Padhi, R.B.Rai, S.K.Saha, S.Senani, A.Kundu, R.N.Chatterjee, Jai Sunder, T.Sujatha, S.Jeyakumar