With a view to mitigate Food Security during the Pandemic period, 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 which will be available for sale in phase manner starting with Kohima / Dimapur scheduled on 31st May 2021.

Interested persons may contact 7085982290 for advance booking. 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:

1. Fast Growing (FFG) Low Input Technology Bird for dual purpose (meat & egg type)
2. Targeted weigh gain is 2.5 kgs to 3.5 kgs 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

During delivery and collection all SOP protocols are to be maintained by all concerned.

                                                                                                                        (DIPR)