Gramapriya Chicken Breed – Origin, Traits & Facts

Gramapriya

Gramapriya is a breed of chicken developed by the Project Directorate on Poultry based in Hyderabad,. The Gramapriya starts laying eggs at an age of 175 days. In 72 weeks a Gramapriya chicken can lay 200–225.

Habitat

Gramapriya chickens are well-suited for backyard farming and thrive in rural and semi-urban environments. They are adaptable to various climatic conditions found in India and can live in regions with both warm and moderate temperatures.

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Characteristics

Sizeunknown

Wing Spanunknown

Male Weight2.5 kg

Female Weight1.5 kg

Life Expectancy6 years

Ease of Keeping

Beginner friendly: 4/5

Useful to know

The Gramapriya is specifically developed for egg production in rural and semi-urban areas. It is known for its adaptability to backyard poultry farming systems and can thrive in free-range conditions.

Behaviour

Temperamentdocile

Flightinesslow

Foraging Abilitygood

Confinement Tolerance

Gramapriya chickens can tolerate confinement but are best suited to environments where they can roam freely. They benefit from having access to open areas to forage and stay active.

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