Farmers of Kiaibabu Location, Ikinu Ward in Githunguri Constituency have been urged to embrace the rearing of indigenous birds to boost their income.
The county’s Livestock Production Officer Cyrus Mugo has said that the indigenous chicken perform well than the exotic ones.
“The adaptability of kienyeji breeds to varied conditions makes them suitable for farmers,” said Mugo.
Mugo was speaking on Thursday at Kiaibabu Trading Centre during a farmers’ day on the poultry husbandry.
He said that the indigenous chicken are easier to maintain under a free-range system.
Mugo added that the birds have high resistance to various poultry infections and urged farmers to increase their efforts in poultry production as the market for indigenous breeds was vibrant.
“With saturated market for exotic breeds, the market for indigenous chicken is gaining ground. Many customers prefer kienyeji meat because it is tastier,” Mugo added.
He urged the county government to allocate more funds to boost the livestock sub-sector.