Question

what are desirable traits for which cross breeding is done in poultry farming

Answer 1

The desired traits include :
(i) Number and quality of chicks : The cross bred variety should produce good quality chicks in large quantities.
(ii) Dwarf broiler parent for commercial chick production.
(iii) Summer adaptation capacity : The variety should be adaptable to survive in high temperature and different climatic conditions.
(iv) Low maintenance requirement : It is also one of the important trait desired to decrease investment.
(v) Reduction in the size of the egg laying bird with ability to utilize more fibrous cheaper diets formulated using agricultural by-products.