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Distinct morphological features of traditional chickens (Gallus gallus domesticus L.) in Western Visayas, Philippines

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 August 2012

J.C. Cabarles Jr ,
A.L. Lambio ,
S.A. Vega ,
S.S. Capitan  and
M.S. Mendioro
J.C. Cabarles Jr*
Affiliation:
Central Philippine University College of Agriculture Resources and Environmental Sciences, Jaro, Iloilo City 5000, Philippines
A.L. Lambio
Affiliation:
University of the Philippines Los Baños, College, Laguna 4031, Philippines
S.A. Vega
Affiliation:
University of the Philippines Los Baños, College, Laguna 4031, Philippines
S.S. Capitan
Affiliation:
University of the Philippines Los Baños, College, Laguna 4031, Philippines
M.S. Mendioro
Affiliation:
University of the Philippines Los Baños, College, Laguna 4031, Philippines
*
Correspondence to: J. C. Cabarles Jr, Central Philippine University, Jaro, Iloilo City 5000, Philippines. email: jamescabarlesjr@gmail.com; jamescabarlesjr@yahoo.com
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Summary

The local or traditional types of chicken found in the Philippines are not well described and no comprehensive information is available and as yet not described as breeds. Among the regions in the Philippines, Western Visayas has the largest population of chickens with limited information on their distinct morphological characteristics. Eight hundred and ten chickens from 270 flocks were divided equally into six areas representing the provinces of Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Guimaras, Iloilo and Negros Occidental. Data collected were qualitative and morphometric traits the former were analysed using non-parametric test and general linear model (GLM) for the latter. Results showed that red-lace and brown-pencilled plumage dominated in roosters and hens, respectively. The local types from Guimaras were the heaviest and dominantly possess amber-coloured iris, yellow skin and shank, snake-like head and have a pea comb, whereas those from Aklan had the lightest live weight and having single comb (p < 0.01). Chickens from Antique were known for its wedge-shaped body. Those from other provinces were found to be comparable.

Résumé

Le poulet traditionnel de résumé est un groupe de poulet sans des informations complètes sur sa race. Parmi les régions aux Philippines, Visayas occidental a la plus grande population des poulets avec l'information limitée sur leurs caractéristiques morphologiques distinctes. Ainsi, cette étude a été entreprise. Huit cents et dix (810) poulets de 270 bandes ont été divisés également parmi les provinces d'Aklan, antiquité, de Capiz, de Guimaras, d'Iloilo, et de Negros occidental. Les données rassemblées étaient des traits qualitatifs et morphométriques l'ancien a été analysé en utilisant l'essai non paramétrique et le GLM pour le dernier. Les résultats ont prouvé que des coqs et les poules ont été dominés par le plumage rouge-lacé et brun-penciled, respectivement. Les poulets traditionnels de Guimaras étaient les plus lourds et possèdent principalement l'iris ambre-coloré, la peau jaune et la jambe, serpent-comme la tête, et le peigne de pois; considérant que, ceux d'Aklan ont eu le poids vif le plus léger et avoir la crête unique (p < 0.01). Des poulets de l'antiquité ont été connus pour son corps triangulaire. Ceux d'autres provinces sont avérés comparables.

Resumen

El pollo tradicional sumario es un grupo del pollo sin la información comprensiva sobre su casta. Entre las regiones en las Filipinas, Visayas occidental tiene la población más grande de pollos con la información limitada sobre sus características morfológicas distintas. Así, este estudio fue conducido. Ochocientos y diez (810) pollos a partir de 270 multitudes fueron divididos igualmente entre las provincias de Aklan, antigüedad, de Capiz, de Guimaras, de Iloilo, y de Negros Occidental. Los datos recogidos eran rasgos cualitativos y morphometric el anterior era analizado usando la prueba no paramétrica y GLM para el último. Los resultados demostraron que los gallos y las gallinas fueron dominados por el plumaje rojo-atado y marrón-penciled, respectivamente. Los pollos tradicionales de Guimaras eran los más pesados y poseen dominante el diafragma ambarino-coloreado, la piel amarilla y la caña, serpiente-como la cabeza, y el peine del guisante; mientras que, ésos de Aklan tenían el peso vivo más ligero y tener solo peine (p < 0.01). Los pollos de la antigüedad eran sabidos para su cuerpo acuncado. Ésos de otras provincias son encontrados para ser comparables.

Keywords

native chickensPhilippinesdistinct morphological featurespoultry genetic resourcesPoulets indigènesPhilippinesdispositifs morphologiques distinctsressources génétiques de volaillePollos nativosFilipinoscaracterísticas morfológicas distintasrecursos genéticos de las aves de corral
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Research Article
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Animal Genetic Resources/Resources génétiques animales/Recursos genéticos animales , Volume 51 , December 2012 , pp. 73 - 87
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Copyright © Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations 2012

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