Sudani
Country
Specie
ISO3
EGY
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Special characteristic of product
These are very good load and riding animals.
Other specific visible traits
short legs, light animal, pinkish-red colour
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported from Sudan
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Mowalled
Country
Specie
ISO3
EGY
Other name
Muwallad
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Mowalled literally means hybrid. The breed is a composite of Maghrabi and Fellahi.
Location within country
lower Egypt & delta and mid Egypt
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Fallahi
Country
Specie
ISO3
EGY
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Other special qualities
The animals are distributed where feed supplies is good. They are generally not fit for desert work.
Other specific visible traits
large body size
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Location within country
mainly Nile Delta Region in Upper Egypt (southern Egypt)
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
White Leghorn
Country
Specie
ISO3
EGY
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Commercial strain- layer- Leghorn
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
continually imported; exotic
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Sinai
Country
Specie
ISO3
EGY
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Specific reproductive characteristic
A fertility of more than 95% is reported for these birds.
Avian classification
indigenous
Color comments
comment: adults are golden and light brown with some black in the hackle and tail, the beak is yellow and the ear lobes are red
Weight males
2.30
Weight females
1.60
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
It could be the result of natural crossing between unknown indigenous breed chickens and some foreign breeds since earlier time.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Silver Montazah
Country
Specie
ISO3
EGY
Language
eng.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Avian classification
indigenous
Color comments
comment: it resembles the light sussex in plumage colour
Weight males
2.40
Weight females
1.80
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Strain
Description of origin
This breed has been developed by crossing RIR and Dokki4 and at Montazah Poultry Research Station of Apri, Ministry of Agriculture. It has been stabilized over 10 years.
Location within country
Montazah near Alexandria
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Matrouh
Country
Specie
ISO3
EGY
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Other special qualities
Chick sexing is possible for this breed.
Avian classification
indigenous
Color comments
comment: resembles the Plymouth Rock in plumage
Weight males
2.30
Weight females
1.60
Other specific visible traits
resembles the White Leghorn in body shape
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Strain
Description of origin
It is a cross between the White Leghorn and Dokki4. It is named after the Matrouh Governorate and was developed at Borg El-Arab Poultry Research Station of Apri, Ministry of Agriculture. The composite has been stabilized over 10 years
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
