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Fiji

Country

Specie

ISO3
COK
Transboundary name
Fiji
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported from Fiji; exotic
Year of origin
1998
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Unknown

Boer

Country

Specie

ISO3
COK
Description
Introduced breed
Transboundary name
Boer
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported; exotic
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk

Wild duck

Country

ISO3
COK
Language
English
Other name
Wild duck
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown

Wild Chicken of Cook Island

Country

Specie

ISO3
COK
Language
eng.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
This breed survives better than the other breeds in the bush.
Avian classification
indigenous
Other specific visible traits
The bird is right well streamlined, small or very lean and can fly long distances.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
These birds must have derived from the chicken brought in by the Europeans during the 18th century.
Year of origin
18
Location within country
Rarotonga
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown

White Leghorn

Country

Specie

ISO3
COK
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Commercial strain- layer- Leghorn
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported; exotic
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk

Shaver-White Layers

Country

Specie

ISO3
COK
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Commercial strain- layer- Shaver
Other name
White Birds
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Avian classification
industrial
Weight males
1.50
Weight females
1.00
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
imported from New Zealand for egg production
Location within country
Rarotonga
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Unknown

Shaver-Brown

Country

Specie

ISO3
COK
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Commercial strain- broiler- Shaver Redbro
Other name
Brown Bird
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Avian classification
industrial
Weight males
2.00
Weight females
1.50
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
imported from Hatchey, in New Zealand, for egg and meat production; The breed was introduced at the same time as the White Shaver.
Location within country
Rarotonga
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Unknown

Rhode Island Red

Country

Specie

ISO3
COK
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Rhode Island Red
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported; exotic
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk

Local Chicken of Cook Island

Country

Specie

ISO3
COK
Language
eng.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Avian classification
middle level
Weight males
1.50
Weight females
1.00
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
These birds roam freely. They must origin from earlier breeds brought into the country by Europeans in the early days.
Location within country
Rarotonga
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown

Cobb 500

Country

Specie

ISO3
COK
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Commercial strain- layer- Cobb 500
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported; exotic
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
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