Technical and economic feasibilities of on-farm and on-station organic chicken production

Eight independent studies were done to evaluate the technical and economic feasibilities of on-farm and on-station organic commercial broiler and native chicken production. Awareness on organic chicken production by the farmers in Dolores, Quezon [Philippines] was created by seminar-orientation and focus, group discussion. Four farmer-cooperators were selected to raise native chicken on-form based on their willingness to participate in the program. Results of the different studies, both on-station and on-farm trials, indicated the technical feasibility of using commercial broiler and native chicken for organic production. Sensory evaluation of meat showed that native chicken for organic production. Sensory evaluation of meat showed that native chicken had advantage over the commercial meat showed that native chicken for organic production. Sensory evaluation of meat showed that native chicken had advantage over the commercial broiler and native chicken for organic production. Sensory evaluation of meat showed that native chicken had advantage over the commercial meat showed that native chicken had advantage over the commercial meat showed that native chicken for organic production. Sensory evaluation of meat showed that native chicken had advantage over the commercial broiler for aroma, flavor, and general acceptability. Feed resources preferred by chicken include dehydrated coconut, corn grits, rice bran D1. Farmers also supplement other farm by-products like wilted vegetables from the market. Large variation in the growth performance and livability of birds might be a result of the differences in the management of the four farmers. Successful on-farm trials depend heavily on the willingness of the farmers to extend extra effort in taking care of the birds. As for the alternative medicines, in vitro and in-vivo studies indicated the potential of using garlic, oregano, turmeric, and betel nut as natural dewormers. While oregano and guava leaves concoction showed potential in improving respiratory apparatus of the chickens. Gross margin analysis revealed that organic chicken production using commercial broiler and native chicken stocks were both economically feasible.