The Kuroiler chicken is a fascinating dual-purpose hybrid breed developed in India. Let me share some interesting details about this remarkable bird:

1. Origin and Name:

   • The Kuroiler chicken was created by Vinod Kapur of Kegg Farms Private Ltd. in the early 1990s.
   • The name “Kuroiler” is a clever blend of “Kegg” and “Broiler.”

2. Breeding and Characteristics:

   • Kuroilers are produced by crossing either White Leghorn roosters with Rhode Island Red hens, or colored broiler roosters with Rhode Island Red hens.
   • These chickens are dual-purpose, which is suitable for meat and egg production.
   • Unlike native Indian hens that lay only about 40 eggs per year, Kuroiler hens can produce around 150 eggs per year by consuming kitchen and agricultural waste.
   • On average, Kuroiler roosters weigh approximately 3.5 kg, and hens weigh about 2.5 kg.
   • They are resistant to diseases due to their unique genetic features.

3. Economic and Social Impact:

   • Kuroiler chickens are bio-converters, efficiently turning household and agricultural waste into human protein food.
   • They create substantial incomes for rural households.
   • In India, the breed is popular among landless or smallholder farmers and is especially bred by rural women as a full-time or part-time business.
   • Interestingly, Kuroilers have also been exported to countries like Kenya and Uganda.

4. Feeding and Growth:

   • Kuroilers need to feed continuously and are fast-growing.
   • The hens are not broody, which means they don’t sit on eggs for extended periods.