Farm Query - Poultry breeds

September 09, 2010 12:48 am | Updated 12:48 am IST

What poultry breeds are suitable for backyard rearing? Is there any farmer who is doing it successfully in Kozikode, Kerala?

Joe Thomas

Kozhikode

Breeds such as Grammasree, Gramma Lakshmi, Kalinga Brown and Rhode Island Red are ideal for back yard poultry. In Kerala, Grammasree and Kalinga Brown are found suitable for backyard poultry. A house holding with 10 cents can easily rear up to 20 birds. Contact Mrs. Preethi Sunil, a successful poultry entrepreneur at Thalimothu Meethal House, Narinada, Chakkittapara Post, Kozhikode- 673 526, Kerala Phone: 09745786706 for more information

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