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Rural Chicken Management Practices in South Sudan: Prospects for Poverty Alleviation and Socio-economic Development

DOI : https://doi.org/10.36349/easjmb.2021.v04i06.001

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Evaluation of management practices of rural chickens in Tonj County, Warrap State, South Sudan is imperative as chickens constitute a source of animal protein and income. Data were gathered using questionnaire, direct interviews and observations from 50 households randomly selected from various villages/Bomas. The study revealed more household aged 30-50 years old, abundant women and high illiteracy level. Total average flock size per household was 25.6 chickens with most households keeping hens and chicks. Diseases and predation were causes for annual flock losses. Households mostly depend on scavenging system of rearing chickens. Houses of different designs and materials were constructed. High fertility and hatchability rates among chickens were observed. Households accrued 2,050,000 SSP (11,388.9 USD) from the sales of live chickens to help mitigate poverty, food and nutritional insecurity. Tapping the households’ attitudes and practices was recommended. Further study on chicken marketing management system is needed to enhance socio-economic development.

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