Light sussex
Country
Specie
ISO3
TZA
Language
English
Other name
Exotic breeds/layers
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Weight males
4.10
Weight females
3.20
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Originated from the country of Sussex
Import
Frequent importation still continuing
Location within country
All over the country
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
Kuchi
Country
Specie
ISO3
TZA
Language
English
Description
Name such strain is originated from Singida Region local language
Transboundary name
Kuku Mbuni
Other name
means chicken looks like Ostrich
Breed classification (geographic)
Indigenous chicken
Additional information comments
Local
Efabis skin colour
Multicolour (Black,buuf, black and white)
Other specific visible traits
2
Herdbook
1.4
Herdbook established
Long legs
Detailed local risk status
No Material
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Not at Risk
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Kishingo
Country
Specie
ISO3
TZA
Language
Swahili
Other name
Tanzania indigenous chicken
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
The birds are characterised by no feathers along the neck
Plumage colour
white
Avian classification
indigenous
Color comments
white, light brown
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Strain
Location within country
Different places of the country
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
Kinyavu
Country
Specie
ISO3
TZA
Language
Kiswahili
Description
Feathers are not straight, their feathers look like that of ostrich
Other name
Tanzania indigenous chicken
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
Have yellow skin colour
Color comments
white, light brown
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Strain
Description of origin
Throgh natural selection of indigenous Tanzania chicken
Location within country
Scattered almost in regions of Tanzania
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
Indigenous Chicken
Country
Specie
ISO3
TZA
Language
eng.
Description
Indigenous chicken includes all strains such as Kawaida, Bukini Bukin, Ching'wekwe, Kawaida, Kinyavu, Kishingo, Kuchi etc.
Other name
Kalakacha, Kanga, Kinteba, Kinyonyoke, Kisunzu and Iramba, Malindi, Masuruali, Mbegu Kuzo, Mchecheleche, Msumbiji, Mtewa, Nambuuta, Njachama, Sansamala, Singamagazi, Kuchi
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Domestication status
domestic
Location within country
Rural areas.
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Commercial Layer Hybrids
Country
Specie
ISO3
TZA
Language
English
Transboundary name
Commercial strain- layer- Hy-Line
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Kawaida
Country
Specie
ISO3
TZA
Language
Kiswahili
Description
They are named
Transboundary name
kawaida
Other name
mean normal have general/common features when compared with other indigenous chicken
Breed classification (geographic)
Tanzania indigenous chicken
Additional information comments
Local
Efabis cultural role comment
Hardy to harsh environment (Drought and Diseases)
Efabis skin colour
Multcolour (Brown,White, Black, Black and White)
Domestication status
n
Description of origin
domestic
Year of origin
0
Import
Through crossbreeding with indigenous strain in the country in addtion to natural selection over long time
Detailed local risk status
No Material
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Not at Risk
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Ching'wekwe
Country
Specie
ISO3
TZA
Language
Kiswahili
Description
Name such strain is originated from Sukuma local language
Transboundary name
Ching'wekwe
Other name
means chicken with few feathers
Breed classification (geographic)
Tanzania indigenous chicken
Additional information
Locally adapted
Additional information comments
Local
Domestication status
n
Description of origin
domestic
Year of origin
0
Local Risk
Mostly found along the coastal (Tanga, Dar es Salaam, Lindi and Mtwara) and lake zones (Mwanza, Kigoma and bukoba)
Detailed local risk status
No Material
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Unknown
Black astrorp
Country
Specie
ISO3
TZA
Language
English
Description
This breed was introduced from Malawi in 1980s
Other name
Exotic chicken
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
Bukin
Country
Specie
ISO3
TZA
Language
Swahili
Other name
Tanzania indigenous chicken
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
The dominant character they have no tail
Weight males
1.80
Weight females
1.20
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Strain
Description of origin
Through natural selection of Tanzania indigenous chicken
Location within country
Tanga and Costal Kilimanjaro region
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
