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The study aims to evaluate the quality and production of village chickens in different environmental conditions.

May 24, 2026Open Access

Village chicken production and egg quality in dry and wet, resource-limited environments in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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The study aims to evaluate the quality and production of village chickens in different environmental conditions.
Interviews conducted with 300 households using semi-structured questionnaires
Measurement of 4,000 eggs' internal and external characteristics through visual observation and laboratory analysis
Egg weights were larger in the wet environment (49.8 g) compared to the dry environment (39.6 g)
The dry environment had 30% higher eggs with abnormalities
Village chicken productivity was limited by feed shortages, disease prevalence, and theft

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The study investigates egg quality and chicken productivity in different environments, indicating areas for improvement.

Human Sciences Research Council (2026) studied this question.

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