Introduction:
Japanese quails are reared for only 4 to 5 weeks of time after which they ready for marketing. Maintenance of Japanese quail is easier than any other livestock rearing. Mortality rate also comparatively minimal. The demand for quail meat and egg is huge in our area. In quail farming no vaccination and deworming is required for Quail unlike other livestock.
Poultry rearing has important role in rural economy. Rural women empowerment lies on free flowing of money in their hand, which makes them to stand on their leg independently. Among poultry, Japanese quail which gives money to the farmer on monthly basis.
Problem identified:
- Lack of awareness of Quail culture
- Problems identified during the course of rearing are3% chick mortality.
- Low income of the rural women
KVK intervention:
- Brooding intervention:
- Therapeutic intervention:
There was chick mortality of about 5% after which we intervened and suggested antimicrobial therapy.
- Marketing intervention:
Forward integration was made by linking with one entrepreneur having small scale hatchery.
4. Expansion intervention:
Output & Outcome:
- Fourth week recorded body weight was 240g.
- Average egg weight is around 12-13 g.
- Price at which birds were sold: Rs.: 40/bird
- Price at which eggs were sold: Rs.: 2 /Egg
Outcome:
Japanese quail rearing is getting popular among the farmers of that village and now people are familiar to the taste of meat and egg.Many young entrepreneur from that village started inquiring about the business viability and opportunity.
Future Plan for that village:
Forward integration of the enterprise.
Farmer details:
- Name: Mrs. S. Chanthra
- W/O: Mr. Sasikumar
- Village: Maracherry
- Block: Thirukkuvalai
- Occupation: Farming and Daily cooli
- Community : SC
- Economic status: BBL
- Annual Income: 32000
- Phone Number: 8300213515
