Golden Montazah
Country
Specie
ISO3
EGY
Language
eng.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Avian classification
indigenous
Color comments
comment: it has a columbian pattern, but the tail is barred, each feather is crossed by light and red bars which are nearly equal in width for the males, while in the females the red bars are wider
Weight males
2.40
Weight females
1.70
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Strain
Description of origin
This is a cross between the RIR and Dokki4 (Dokki4 is a cross between Fayoumi and Barred Plymouth Rock) and has been developed at Montazah Poultry Research Station of Apri, Ministry of Agriculture. This composite 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
Fayoumi
Country
Specie
ISO3
EGY
Transboundary name
Fayoumi
Other name
Ramadi, Biggawi
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Specific resistance or tolerance
This breed is reported to be resistant to spiroketosis and a neural type of leukosis.
Specific reproductive characteristic
A fertility of more than 95% is reported for these birds.
Special characteristic of product
Good shell thickness and high percentage of yolk/albumin are reported for this breed.
Avian classification
indigenous
Color comments
multi coloured: white or red ear lobes, dark brown eye-rings, brown eyes, the male has white feathers in the neck, saddle, hackle, back and wings while abdomen and breast are grey, the tail has black feathers, the female has pencilled tail feathers
Weight males
2.20
Weight females
1.60
Other specific visible traits
It resembles Silver Campine breed in body shape and plumage colour.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
This breed is found in Fayoum Province since earlier time. It might derive from the Mohammed regime or from the Napoleonic occupation. It has been introduced in other countries: USA, Pakistan, Sudan, Saudi Arabia, UK and the Arabian Gulf.
Location within country
Fayoum
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Critical
Dokki-4
Country
Specie
ISO3
EGY
Transboundary name
Dokki
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Other special qualities
Day old chicks: chick sexing by the white head patch. The head patch is narrow in the female and large spread in the male.
Avian classification
indigenous
Color comments
comment: adult birds have blue plumage due to the presence of white and black, neck feathers are silvery white, red ear lobes, day old chick have greyish brown stripes
Weight males
2.40
Weight females
1.70
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
This crossing between Fayoum and Barred Plymouth Rock has been developed by the Dokki Poultry Research Station of APRI, Agriculture Research Centre, Ministry of Agriculture and has been stabilized over 10 years.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Unknown
Beheri
Country
Specie
ISO3
EGY
Other name
Baladi
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Specific resistance or tolerance
This breed is reported to be resistant to leukosis and spiroketosis.
Specific reproductive characteristic
A fertility of more than 95% is reported for these birds.
Avian classification
indigenous
Weight males
1.70
Weight females
1.30
Domestication status
domestic
Description of origin
originated in the northern region and the Delta of Egypt
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Baheig
Country
Specie
ISO3
EGY
Language
eng.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed, derived breed.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
