Distribution of Poultry

Poultry are widely distributed and are very adaptable and do well under a wide variety of climatic conditions. More people are angaged in some form of poultry keeping especially in the developing countries than any other single agricultural enterprise. The reasons for this are as follows:

1. Poultry thrive under a wide variety of climatic conditions.
2. They are well suited to different scales of production.
3. They require less land and are easy to manage.
4. They have a quick turnover of capital.
5. Poultry production may be a full-time or part-time production/occupation.
6. Poultry meat and eggs are essential foods.
7. Egg yolk is used for nourishment of sperms when semen is prepared for artificial insemination purposes.
   

Introduction to Poultry Production

Poultry refers to domesticated birds that are kept for eggs and meat production. The domesticated birds are Quail (Japan), Pheasants, Turkey, Geese, Ducks, Guinea Fowl, Ostrich and Domestic Fowl (Chicken).