UTTARA CHICKEN
National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources
Karnal-132001 (Haryana)
         Distributed in Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. Plumage is black in colour. Comb is single. These birds have feathered shank which is not present in any other indigenous breed of chicken. About 18% of birds have bunch of feathers on head (crest/crown). Broodiness is usual. The birds are more noisy and flighty. Annual egg production ranges from 125 to 160 and egg weight from 49.8 to 52.7g. Adult weight is about 1.3kg in cocks and 1.1kg in hens.

Uttara Female Photo

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Uttara Male Photo