Best Laying Hens In Kenya
This is by far the most popular of the chicken breeds in Kenya and it has some admirable characteristics. The KARI Improved Kienyeji Chicken produces more meat as well as more eggs than the local indigenous poultry breeds.
Which chicken lays the most eggs in Kenya?
Benefits of Kuroiler Chicken Farming in Kenya
High egg and meat production: Kuroiler chickens are known for their high egg and meat production. They start laying eggs at 5 months and can lay up to 200 eggs per year.
What is the best breed of chicken to be reared in Kenya?
The KARI Improved Indigenous chicken breed is one of the most popular breeds in the country at the moment. The chickens can produce more eggs and meat compared to local indigenous chickens. The breed can also do well in areas with harsh climatic conditions such as the arid and semi-arid regions in Northern Kenya.
Why eggs are expensive in Kenya?
“The production of eggs in Kenya is generally expensive; from the chicken feed, taxation on produce, to the middlemen waiting to cash in on sales,” said Mutheu.