Phenotypic characterization of the indigenous chickens <i>(Gallus gallus)</i> in the northwest of Algeria

This study was conducted to characterize local chickens in the northwest of Algeria based on some phenotypic traits and to look at prediction of body weight from morphometric measurements (linear body). The results indicated that the predominant comb colour was dark red (77.8 %), followed by light r...

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Main Authors: L. Dahloum, N. Moula, M. Halbouche, S. Mignon-Grasteau
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2016-02-01
Series:Archives Animal Breeding
Online Access:http://www.arch-anim-breed.net/59/79/2016/aab-59-79-2016.pdf