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June 29, 2021
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In news- The Kadaknath breed of chicken is changing lives of people in Odisha in the dark days of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Key updates-

  • The fear of COVID-19 has made many in Odisha to eat the meat of Kadaknath to increase their immunity. 
  • Kadaknath chicks are supplied to farmers from the Central Poultry Development Organization in Bhubaneswar.
  • Large numbers of COVID-19-hit returnee migrant workers and self-help group (SHG) members are busy rearing and selling Kadaknath after getting financial help from the organisation. 

About Kadaknath chicken:

  • The Kadaknath breed is popular for its black meat and known as BMC (black meat chicken). 
  • It is famous for its meat quality, texture and taste. 
  • These birds bear great medicinal value in homeopathy and are useful in treating a particular nervous disorder.
  • They are mainly reared by tribal communities in Bhil and Bhilala in the districts Jhabua and Dhar in the state of Madhya Pradesh(MP).
  • Kadaknath chickens are best suited for backyard farming rather than growing on commercial scales.

There are 3 different breeds of Black Meat Chicken (BMC) available in the world.

  • Kadaknath – Native to Madhya Pradesh, India.
  • Silkie – Native to China.
  • Ayyam Cemani – Native to Indonesia

Benefits of Kadaknath Chicken breed:

  • Its meat is textured and flavoured.
  • The breeds are adaptable to any kind of environment.
  • The meat helps to increase blood cells and haemoglobin and aids in curing pulmonary problems.
  • The Kadaknath birds convert feed quickly into meat (feed conversion ratio is high).
  • Its eggs are used to treat headaches, post delivery problems, asthma and nephritis.
  • The Kadaknath breed is hardy and highly resistant to diseases.
  • Unlike broiler chicken, these can survive even on kitchen waste.
  • These birds’ meat has more protein, less fat, and low cholesterol when compared to similar kind of poultry breeds.
  • Their meat costs about 600 to 800 Rs/kg, these bird eggs are also nutritious, they are sold up to 40 to 50 Rs/egg in the market.
  • Its eggs are brown in colour.
  • Because of the high feed conversion ratio, these birds can gain a body weight of 1.10 to 1.25 kg in 100 to 125 days. 
  • Kadaknath chickens may require a little more care initially to grow in a controlled environment and later they can be left freely in the open field.
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