In the Philippines, popular poultry breeds include the native Philippine native chicken, which is known for its adaptability and resilience, as well as broiler and layer chickens for meat and eggs, respectively. For ducks, the Pekin and Muscovy breeds are commonly raised. In terms of livestock, the Philippine Native Cattle is well-suited to local conditions, while the Brahman and Holstein breeds are recommended for dairy production. Goats, particularly the Saanen and Boer breeds, are also favored for their meat and milk.
broiler
A farmer who breeds livestock is commonly referred to as a livestock breeder. This type of farmer specializes in the reproduction and genetics of animals such as cattle, sheep, pigs, and poultry to improve desirable traits and enhance productivity. Livestock breeders often focus on health, growth rates, and overall quality of the animals.
Well, the chicken as a whole is not endangered, but certain breeds are. For example, the Campine and the Sumatra are two breeds out of many that are critically endangered. Check out the American Breed Conservancy list website for more endangered poultry and livestock!
There are many exotic breeds of cattle, sheep, goat, and poultry birds. This depends on the original location in question.
In the Philippines, several cattle breeds are raised, with the primary ones being the Philippine Native cattle, which are well-adapted to local conditions. Other notable breeds include the Brahman, known for its heat tolerance and resistance to diseases, and the Jersey and Holstein breeds, which are primarily raised for dairy production. Crossbreeding is also common to enhance productivity and adaptability. Additionally, the Carabao, a water buffalo, plays a significant role in agriculture and is often included in discussions about livestock in the country.
Shamo chickens can be obtained through breeder links at the Livestock Conservancy. You also might try the American Poultry Association for breeder contacts for this rare breed. Mybackyard chicken is another good source for rare breeds.
Artificial Selection. :)
because god wanted to make them, and i am happy about that.
Some specific breeds of chicken are rare or endangered. But chickens in general are not. You can learn more about rare and endangered breeds in the USA via: The Livestock Conservancy The American Livestock Breed Conservancy
Yorkshire, Hampshire, duroc, polish, Chinese
Merino sheep, Billy goats and mountain goats are the common breeds of sheep and goat present in Philippines. There are also some cross-breeds that are being introduced.
use this website! it totally roxMost books about poultry have chapters about breeds, varying in detail according to how big the book is generally. There are several poultry keepers forums and information websites as well, some of which have poultry book review sections. It depends how much detailed information you want really. There are also (surprisingly?) many really detailed books on single breeds. Try looking on Ebay & Amazon. I particularly recommend the poultry books I wrote, but then I would, wouldn't I ;-)FAYE1111 says:For good websites I would definately recommend omlet.co.uk as it really helped me when I was researching my chickens' breeds.