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Specie

ISO3
PAK
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Specific resistance or tolerance
These animals are more resistant than the imported strains.
Specific reproductive characteristic
The females go broody.
Other special qualities
The animals can survive well under rural scavenging conditions. 45% of the demand for eggs and poultry of Pakistan are met by Desi chicken.
Avian classification
indigenous
Weight males
1.00
Weight females
1.00
Other specific visible traits
naked neck in few animals
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown