@article{MAKHILLJAVA2010992192,
    title = {Comparison of Growth Curves of Four Breeds of Japanese Native Chicken, Onaga-Dori, Tosa-Jidori, Ukokkei and Hinai-Dori},
    journal = {Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances},
    volume = {9},
    number = {9},
    pages = {1362-1365},
    year = {2010},
    issn = {1680-5593},
    doi = {javaa.2010.1362.1365},
    url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1680-5593&doi=javaa.2010.1362.1365},
    author = {Masaoki,Takashi,Jun-ichi,Naoki and},
    keywords = {Growth curve,Onaga-dori,Tosa-jidori,Ukokkei,Hinai-dori,Japanese native chickens},
    abstract = {The objective of this study was to compare the growth curve parameters for body weight of Japanese native chickens (Onaga-dori, Tosa-jidori, Ukokkei and Hinai-dori) using a non-linear model, Gompertz function.  The data were collected from the four indigenous breeds together with two foreign breeds (White Plymouth Rock and Brown Leghorn) that were reared from 0 day old to 20 weeks of age.  Breed differences were observed in the growth parameters. The predicted mature weight of the Hinai-dori was heavier than the other three Japanese native breeds. Tosa-jidori was observed to be late maturing and lighter at maturity, while Ukokkei was shown to have a higher growth rate. The development of growth curves for indigenous breeds may be useful in selecting native Japanese chickens that have rapid growth at early ages.}
    }