Egg Shape Characterization for Four Genetic Groups of Kurdish Local Chickens

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Authors: Ahmed S. Shaker, Hani N. Hermiz, Taher R. Al-Khatib, Rekawt M. Mohammed

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Abstract: Egg external traits have attentions from researchers for many years ago. This study was conducted to compare between the egg shapes of four genetic groups of Kurdish local chicken. 454 Eggs from all the groups were individually weighed to the nearest 0.01 g using an electronic digital balance. Length and width of egg were individually recorded by using a digital caliper. It was found significant difference (P

Keywords: Local Chicken, External Egg Traits, Breadth

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Ahmed S. Shaker, Hani N. Hermiz, Taher R. Al-Khatib, Rekawt M. Mohammed . (2016) Egg Shape Characterization for Four Genetic Groups of Kurdish Local Chickens. Food and Nutrition Science - An International Journal, 1 , 20-25

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