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Hematological Profile in Free-Range Chickens at The Age Of 4, 8, 12 Weeks Wiesje Horhoruw; Arnold Ismael Kewilaa
Advances In Social Humanities Research Vol. 2 No. 5 (2024): Advances in Social Humanities Research
Publisher : Sahabat Publikasi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46799/adv.v2i5.241

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The purpose of this study was to determine the hematological profile in hens at the ages of 4, 8, and 12 weeks. The research lasted for 4 months, and its implementation was in the Laboratory of the Department of Animal Husbandry, Faculty of Agriculture, Pattimura University. The livestock commodities used in this study were native chickens in the age groups of 4, 8, and 12 weeks. Each age group will have 4 pieces of blood drawn. The variables observed are hematological values, namely the number of erythrocytes, hemoglobin levels, and hematocrit values. The results showed that the age of native chickens had a significant effect on hematocrit values and hemoglobin levels, while the average number of erythrocytes did not differ markedly. The average number of erythrocytes, hematocrit values, and hemoglobin levels of native chickens at the ages of 4, 8, and 12 are still within the normal range.
The Influence of Egg Shape on Gender and Abnormality of Kampung Chicks Wiesje Horhoruw
Advances In Social Humanities Research Vol. 2 No. 6 (2024): Advances in Social Humanities Research
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46799/adv.v2i6.255

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This research aimed to determine the influence of egg shape on the gender and abnormalities of hatched kampung chicks, conducted over one month in Wailela Hamlet, Ambon City. Using an experimental method with a quasi-experimental design, the study observed 120 kampung chicken eggs less than five days old. Data were collected by directly observing hatched eggs and chicks using hatching machines and digital scales. The eggs were cleaned, identified, and numbered before placement in a fumigated hatching machine. Ventilation and screening maintained temperature and humidity stability. The chi-square test (X2) analyzed the effect of egg shape on gender and abnormalities. The study's significance lies in its potential to improve breeding practices by understanding the impact of egg shape on hatching outcomes. However, the results indicated that egg shape did not significantly affect the gender or abnormalities of the hatched chicks. Consequently, egg shape cannot be used as a reliable criterion for selecting eggs to determine the gender or abnormalities of kampung chicks. This insight highlights the need for genetic or molecular techniques for gender determination and suggests further research with larger samples to explore other influencing factors.