Kadaknath Murga Benefit: Be it Sunday or Monday, eat eggs everyday. This has been the official slogan. The central government made this slogan a weapon to fight malnutrition in the country. There is a big market for eggs here. This is the reason why the craze for poultry farming has increased. Chicken meat is sold at expensive prices. There are many species of chickens too, which are followed by people with great interest. Kadaknath is one such species of chicken. People are fond of eating eggs and meat of Kadaknath chicken. This is clearly being seen even in view of its huge demand.
10 thousand orders pending
Poultry farming is a major part of the country’s business. It is fast emerging due to good earning. Poultry farming is done all over the country. But Kadaknath cock, famous for its qualities, is found more in some parts of the country. It is more in Gwalior, Jhabua and Aliraj of Madhya Pradesh. According to media reports, the demand for Kadaknath chicken has increased so much in Gwalior that up to 10,000 orders have been pending here.
Poultry production is being done at Agriculture University of MP
A separate farm has been set up for the production of Kadaknath chicken in the Agricultural University of Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. Here the process of making chicks from the eggs of Kadaknath chicken is completed. At present the capacity of the farm is around 2 thousand. Till some time ago there was consumption in the country. But in the last few days the demand for Kadaknath chicken has increased rapidly. About 10,000 orders are pending here.
MS Dhoni also likes Kadaknath
Kadaknath cock had come into the limelight some time back as well. The reason behind this was Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the captain of the Indian cricket team. According to media reports, Mahendra Singh Dhoni had ordered more than 2 thousand chickens from Madhya Pradesh for Kadaknath cock rearing in his farm.
That’s why Kadaknath is special
Kadaknath is different from the normal Margaan. Because of its black appearance, it is called Kalimasi. The meat and eggs of Kadaknath chicken are more nutritious and tasty than other chicken. Fat is about one percent in Kadaknath, while protein is found up to 25 percent.
Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. Farmer brothers, before implementing any suggestion, do consult the concerned expert.