The Wonders of Kabir Chicken

The Wonders of Kabir Chicken

What is Kabir Chicken?

Kabir Chicken originated in the Middle East, where it is desired due to its very
large size. Kabir means “large” in Arabic. Kabir chicken has been distributed
throughout the world, gaining popularity because of its exceptional
characteristics. Since its introduction into the Philippines, Kabir has become
known as the chicken most-in-demand for backyard and small enterprise flocks.

What are the advantages of raising Kabir Chicken?

1. It is superior for meat conversion because of its rapid growth, good body
conformation and efficient feed conversion.
2. The chicken is resistant to disease and heat stress.
3. It is large in size and has a “native” taste and texture.
4. When cross-breed with native chickens, the Kabir qualities are retained in the
new breed.
5. Feeding cost is low since Kabir chicken can also survive by themselves. They
can be raised in the same manner as “native chickens ” (pagala-gala).
6. Kabir eggs are low in choresterol.

What are the reproductive characteristics of Kabir Chicken?

1. One male Kabir is capable of breeding with 15 to 20 female Kabir.
2. Normally, Kabir chicken begins laying after 26 weeks or 6 ½ months.
3. Kabir layer can lay 200 eggs/cycle.
4. Kabir does natural brooding although may be late, thus should be encouraged
to brood.

What are the space requirements of raising Kabir Chicken?Age in No.

of Week No. of Heads/square meter
0-3 20
4-6 10
6 above 5

How much water does a Kabir consumes per day?

1 liter/day.

What are the types of range this chicken can adopt?1. Free-range –
unrestricted, no fence
2. Limited range –restricted, fence
What is the feeds requirement per Kabir?
Type of Feeds No. of grams No. of weeks
Booster 200 grams DOC to at least one week
Starter 1000 grams 2nd week to 4th week
Finisher 1000 grams/500 grams 5th week/6th weeks up

If you will try to raise at least 10 heads, how many feeds in kilos will
they consume and the average cost in peso?

Year/Cost Booster Starter Finisher Total

For Year 1 2 kilos 10 kilos 31.5 kilos 43.5 kgs.
Ave.Feed Cost P27.40 P127.00 P371.70 P526.10

What is the socio-economic impact of Kabir chicken raising?

Kabir chicken raising is a very good livelihood opportunity to families that desire
to have an additional income, and a source of “native style”meat and
exceptionally nutritious and low cholesterol table eggs. Also, Kabir chickens’
large size and handsome appearance make them a source of pride, especially
among the rural folks.

Kabir chicken production can contribute to the economic and social development
of the barangay, in particular, and the whole municipality/city, in general. In
some provinces and municipalities in the country, Kabir chicken raising is being
implemented as an alternative livelihood development project aimed to benefit
needy families and constituents (by Elmer Esplana).

Reference:

Kabir chicken materials taken from Mr. Elmer D. Permites, Kabir Farms, Inc.