Author(s): G Simi, CS Madhusoodanan and C Sunanda

Abstract: In the present study, the traits of egg quality of 90 eggs of Gramapriya layer birds reared under backyard system in the rural households of Cherukavu panchayath of Malappuram district, Kerala were assessed during 46th, 47th and 48th weeks of age. 30 eggs laid during each week were appraised for the study. The internal quality traits of eggs as Albumen height as well as Albumen weight had significant positive correlations with the weight of the egg. Haugh Unit and Albumen height were positively correlated. Length of egg had significant positive correlation with Albumen weight and shell weight. Significant positive correlation was observed between shell ratio and average shell thickness. The study revealed that good quality eggs with regard to parameters of egg quality were produced from Gramapriya layer birds reared under backyard system in the rural households of Cherukavu panchayath. The farmers can augment the egg production by adopting improved health care management practices.

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