1.RAINBOW ROSTER CHICKEN A DETAILED VIEW.
The Indian rainbow rooster is a multicolored, low-input, dual-purpose fowl. In Southern India, Indbro Research and Breeding Farms bred it as part of a governmental food initiative. Through partnerships with Indbro Research, Rainbow Roosters have been sent to South Sudan, Kenya, and Uganda.
Chickens of the rainbow rooster breed are prized for their flavor, rapid growth, and prolific egg output.
Taste Compared to ordinary chickens, rainbow roosters have more meat and less fat.
They taste good and resemble Kienyeji birds in flavor.
Development
Rainbow roosters reach an average live weight of two kilos and grow rapidly, typically within three to four months.
Production of eggs
Compared to other chickens, rainbow roosters produce more eggs.
Additional traits
All the characteristics of native birds are present in rainbow roosters.
They may be sold for meat, or the hens could be kept to produce eggs and the roosters sold.
The Benefits of Owning Rainbow Roosters
For poultry farmers, particularly those seeking a sustainable breed that can produce both meat and eggs, rainbow roosters offer a number of benefits.
✅ Rapid Growth Rate: Rainbow roosters offer a nice compromise between meat quality and production efficiency, maturing more quickly than kienyeji chickens but more slowly than commercial broilers.
✅ High Egg Production: Compared to native chickens, rainbow hens produce more eggs, providing a reliable source of revenue.
✅ Improved flesh Quality: Customers who appreciate traditional Kienyeji-style chicken favor lean, flavorful flesh.
✅ Low Maintenance: In free-range setups, these hens can forage for food, which lowers feeding expenses.
✅ Adaptability: They can be raised in semi-intensive and free-range farming methods.
✅ Disease Resistance: Strong immunity that means fewer antibiotics and medical treatments are needed than with broilers.
✅ Dual-Purpose Breed: Farmers may get money by producing both meat and eggs.
✅ Market Demand: Rainbow roosters are more expensive than commercial broilers in local markets because of their kienyeji-like flavor and texture.
In conclusion
A great breed that can produce both meat and eggs is the rainbow rooster. They are very productive, taste better, and may be used in a variety of farming techniques. Both commercial and small-scale poultry farmers may find them to be a sustainable and lucrative investment with the right management.