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Pintade

Country

Specie

ISO3
GIN
Language
fr.=guinea fowl
Other name
Djaoulal, Sale, Kami
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Specific resistance or tolerance
The animals are reported to show resistance to most of the avian diseases.
Specific reproductive characteristic
This breed has not a very good broody instinct but the hatching rate is high. The following data are given: Breeding season lasts from mid-February to end-September; Incubation period of 26 -27 days: Production period is long.
Other special qualities
This rustic breed has a high growth rate.
Avian classification
indigenous
Weight males
2.40
Weight females
1.80
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Species
Description of origin
wild origin; obtained from eggs of wild Guinea fowls brooded by local chicken
Location within country
North-West of medium Guinea and high Guinee
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Extinct
Detailed local risk status
Extinct

Kami

Country

Specie

ISO3
GIN
Language
malinke
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Specific resistance or tolerance
The animals are reported to show resistance to most of the avian diseases.
Specific reproductive characteristic
This breed has not a very good broody instinct but the hatching rate is high. The following data are given: Breeding season lasts from mid-February to end-September; Incubation period of 26 -27 days: Production period is long.
Other special qualities
This rustic breed has a high growth rate.
Weight males
2.40
Weight females
1.80
Other specific visible traits
naked neck
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
variety of the pintade
Location within country
haute (high) Guinea
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown

Djaoulés

Country

Specie

ISO3
GIN
Language
peulh
Other name
Djaoulés, Sale
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Specific resistance or tolerance
The animals are reported to show resistance to Newcastle disease.
Specific reproductive characteristic
The laying period lasts from June to September.
Avian classification
middle level
Weight males
2.00
Weight females
1.50
Other specific visible traits
comb and wattles are more developed in males than in females
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
variety of the pintade, indigenous breed wild population that has been domesticated
Location within country
Youkoukous, Koundara Prefecture
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown

Numida Meleagris Galeata Pallas

Country

Specie

ISO3
GHA
Other name
Local Ghanaian Guinea fowl
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Specific resistance or tolerance
The animals are observed to be resistant to Newcastle disease.
Specific reproductive characteristic
This breed is reported to be seasonal (Major breeding season: May to June; Minor breeding season: December to March).
Avian classification
indigenous
Weight males
1.10
Weight females
0.90
Other specific visible traits
presence of helmet, lateral wattles, naked neck, chin and throat
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
indigenous breed wild population that has been domesticated
Location within country
commonly found in wooded savannah in northern Ghana, widely domesticated in southern Ghana
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown

Local Ghanaian White Breasted Guineafowl

Country

Specie

ISO3
GHA
Language
eng.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Avian classification
indigenous
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
indigenous breed
Location within country
country-wide
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Extinct
Detailed local risk status
Extinct

Galore

Country

Specie

ISO3
GHA
Language
fr.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Strain
Description of origin
recently imported from France
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown

Perle noire

Country

Specie

ISO3
FRA
Language
fr
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown

Perlhühner

Country

Specie

ISO3
DEU
Language
ger.
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Exotic
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Vulnerable

Pechiblanco

Country

Specie

ISO3
CUB
Language
sp.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
locally adapted breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown

Gris

Country

Specie

ISO3
CUB
Language
sp.
Transboundary name
Grey Guineafowl
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
locally adapted breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Unknown
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