General Information

Species

Poultry-Fowl

Synonym

Takniet Hyum

Breeding Tract

Andaman & Nicobar, Nicobar (Andaman & Nicobar)

Comment On Breeding Tract

Distributed Throughout Andeman & Nicobar Islands.

Main Use

Food – Eggs And Meat

Comment On Main Use

Produces More Eggs Than Other Indigenous Breeds Of Poultry.

Origin

Derived Its Name After The Name Of Tribe “Miri”

Herd Book Or Rigister Established

No

Breed Societies(If Any)

No

Adaptability To Environment

This Breed Is Adpted To The Island Eco System Having Humid Climate And Is Resistent To Most Of The Common Poultry Disease.

Morphology

Normal

Normal

Plumage Pattern

Solid

Plumage Colour

Brown

Comb Type

Single 

Skin Colour

Yellow

Shank Colour

White Pinkish

Egg Shell Colour

White Or Creamy

Visible Character

The Birds Are Short Legged. Shank Length At 10 Weeks Of Age Varies From 3.50 To 3.85 Cm.