With a view to mitigate Food Security during the Pandemic period, it has been informed that the Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services through NEC project has initiate promotion of Backyard Poultry Farming in the State. Fast Growing Birds are being reared in the Department Farm to cater the demand of poultry reares. The current batch scheduled for sale on the 8th July 2021 is targeted for Poultry Farmers under Peren and Dimapur Districts. The Farmers who availed this facility during the earlier batch may also place their requirement so as to maintain continuity of activity.
For stock booking, one may contact at 7085982290 during the specified time from 10 am to 1:00 pm on all working days. Further, farmers from other districts may intimate their requirement if any in advance so that we can plan accordingly.
Demand based delivery shall be organized scheduling time and locality intimating the same to all concerned accordingly.
General specification of the birds is as follows:
- Fast Growing (FFG) Low Input Technology Bird for dual purpose (meat & egg type)
- Targeted weigh gain is 2.5 kgs to 3.5 kgs in 2-3 months time and 150-170 eggs in a year
- Currently available stock of Growers mixed coloured birds of 31 days old.
- All birds have been dully vaccinated and overcome the critical period of rearing.
- Concentrate feeding with “Grower Feed” or partial replacement with kitchen leftover is recommended when rearing under intensive system for early maturity.
- Online Consultation services and need based logistic support shall be provided
During delivery and collection all SOP protocols are to be maintained by all concerned.
(DIPR)