Genetic and phenotypic correlations among feed efficiency, immune and production traits in indigenous chicken of Kenya.

This study aimed at estimating genetic and phenotypic relationships among feed efficiency, immune and production traits measured pre- (9-20 weeks of age) and post- (12 weeks from on-set of lay) maturity. Production traits were average daily gain (ADG) and average daily feed-intake (ADFI) in the pre-maturity period and age at first egg (AFE), average daily feed-intake (ADFI) and average daily egg mass (EM) in the post-maturity period. Feed efficiency comprised of residual feed intake (RFI) estimated in both periods.