General Situation, Problems, and Solution Proposals of Village Poultry in Uşak Province

Abstract

This study was carried out in order to reveal the current situation of village poultry in Uşak and to determine the important problems encountered in breeding. The material of the study consisted of 125 survey data obtained from 25 different villages in Uşak. At the end of the study, it was seen that 79.2% of the breeders were under the age of 60. 72.8% of the breeders stated that they preferred local breeds, and the majority of them did not use additional lighting, heating, and ventilation. The main problems are disease, feed prices, lack of shelter, and marketing. Supporting the main problems of breeders with various support and incentive packages can contribute to the sustainability and development of village poultry in Uşak.