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'''Giriraja''' is a breed of chicken developed by [[Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University|Karnataka Veterinary, Animal, and Fisheries Sciences University]] in [[Bengaluru]], India. It was developed from crossing pure line exotic birds to have the desired traits that resemble desi birds.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2014-12-06 |title=Growing demand for Giriraja chicken breed |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/growing-demand-for-giriraja-chicken-breed/article6668297.ece |access-date=2025-04-28 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><br />
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== Characteristics ==<br />
Giriraja is dual purpose poultry breed and achieved average weight gain of about 3 kg in hens and 4 kg in cocks at 6 months of age and eggs production is 180-190 per year with average egg weight 52-55 g.{{cn|date=May 2025}} The eggs have a good hatchability (80–85 per cent), and enable farmers to raise their own stock. Their shells are brown in color and thicker than that of other commercial eggs, and resist breaking. A day-old chick weighs 42–45 g. The birds exhibit better growth compared to local varieties, and are suited for mixed and backyard farming.{{cn|date=May 2025}}<br />
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For backyard rearing, a flock of five hens and one rooster is ideally grown. No special care is required to grow them. They can be raised as [[free range]] birds and can be fed with locally available materials. Being good [[scavenger]]s, they feed on a variety of insects and green [[foliage]]. They can also be fed on farm and [[kitchen waste]]. The birds are resistant to many diseases, an exception being Ranikhet disease (also called [[Virulent Newcastle disease|Newcastle disease]]).<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Chitra |date=2021 |title=Socio-Economic Upliftment of Rural Women through Backyard Poultry Rearing by using Giriraja Birds |url=https://bioticapublications.com/journal-backend/articlePdf/7ed4d0bf3d.pdf |journal=Biotica Research Today |volume=3 |issue=7 |pages=563-565}}</ref><br />
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==References==<br />
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[[Category:Chicken breeds originating in India]]</div>Sadique