Miri
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Mar 15, 2013
Native Tract
This bird is native to Assam, and specifically the Dhimaji, Lakhimpur and Upper Assam regions.
Characteristics
- The body weight ranges from:
-DOC: 0.024 to 0.026 kg
-5 months: 0.7 to 0.8 kg
-10 months: 1.0 to 1.3 kg. - Average age at first laying cycle: 168 days.
- Number of eggs laid in one egg laying cycle: 11 - 15.
- Annual egg production: 60 - 70.
- Average egg weight: 38.91 ± 1.94 gms.
Cultural / Economic Significance
This bird is reared by the Mishing or Miri Tribes of Assam
