Cobb 500
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZWE
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Commercial strain- layer- Cobb 500
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Strain
Description of origin
imported; exotic
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Black Australorp
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZWE
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Black Australorp
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Strain
Description of origin
imported; exotic
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Unknown
Nkhuku
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZMB
Other name
Nkuku
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
Birds of this breed are able to reproduce in very hot areas.
Specific resistance or tolerance
This breed is very prone to Newcastle Disease.
Avian classification
indigenous
Weight males
1.50
Weight females
1.20
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
local breed with some crossing with Australorp cockerel in the early 1990s
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Indigenous chicken
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZMB
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Specific resistance or tolerance
They have high resistance to local diseases and parasites.
Domestication status
domestic
Description of origin
indigenous breed; The most likely origin of indigenous breed chickens currently found in Zambia could be the Indian Sub-continent because similar black birds were known in India at that time but not in Europe.
Location within country
The indigenous chickens are widely distributed in the three Agro-ecological zones of Zambia.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Venda
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZAF
Language
Venda
Other name
Lebowa
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
High temperate area and harsh environment
Specific resistance or tolerance
Diseases and Parasites
Specific reproductive characteristic
Good quality egg production
Special characteristic of product
Ability to fly away from predators and to roost on the tree
Other special qualities
Brooding and good mothering instincts
Comb type
Single
Plumage colour
Various color
Pattern within feather
No special pattern
Avian classification
Indigenous
Color comments
Multi colored, black and white, red and white
Weight males
2.00
Weight females
1.90
Herdbook
n
Description of origin
Discovered in Limpopo Province, Vhembe and Capricorn District
Year of origin
1979
Location within country
Limpopo Province and other parts of Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Free State Province
Local cryo conservation status
Sufficient
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
SA Ross
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZAF
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Commercial strain- broiler- Ross
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
South African Naked Neck
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZAF
Language
eng.
Other name
Kaalnekke
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Avian classification
indigenous
Other specific visible traits
naked neck
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Strain
Description of origin
This strain originated from various regions of the RSA, including Kaysna forest where they were possibly introduced by early settlers.
Local cryo conservation status
Sufficient
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Potchefstroom Koekoek
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZAF
Transboundary name
Australorp
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
This breed is a composite of the White Leghorn, Black Australorp and Bared Plymouth Rock
Adaptability to specific environment
Cold And Heat, Wet and Drought
Specific resistance or tolerance
Poultry diseases
Specific reproductive characteristic
High egg production
Other special qualities
Brooding well and ability to hatch their own offspring
Comb type
Single
Skin colour
Yellow
Shank and foot colour
Yellow
Plumage colour
Grey and White
Pattern within feather
Barred, Sex-linked
Avian classification
Indigenous
Color comments
Light and dark grey with white barred
Wither height males
2.51
Wither height females
1.7
Location within country
North West Province and Gauteng Province
Local cryo conservation status
Sufficient
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
