Characterization of traditional poultry farming in Niger

The study was carried out by the Department of Dakoro in Niger, where the main characteristics of small-scale family poultry farms were described.   One hundred and forty seven farms were surveyed between November 2007 and February 2008 and 15 others were further added. In 78% of the farms, men were in charge of the poultry flocks. The main species raised were chickens (78%) and guinea fowls (18%). A representative flock had 43 hens and ten guinea fowls and would include a rooster, six hens and