Effect of free range rearing on growth and meat quality of three different local chicken’s phenotypes

The present study was undertaken in order to evaluate the growth performances and meat quality of three indigenous chickens phenotypes reared under extensive conditions region Chlef Algeria. A week after hatching, 3 random groups 35 chicks from each phenotype; normal plumage free-range chicken (NPFRC), crested (CFRC) naked neck (NNFRC) were chosen for 18 weeks. highest performance shown by (CFRC). In terms quality, analysis variance (ANOVA) showed that phenotype best nutritional qualities especially proteins moisture. discriminant revealed CFRC NNFRC better tenderness overall acceptability. As consequence these very interesting qualities, local breeds should be considered production provide a good meat, while assuring their preservation