Profile of the poultry system and the socio-economic impact of native chickens as a potential development area in South Sulawesi, Indonesia

Context Native chicken farming has potential for development in several areas Indonesia, because it is a very familiar practice and specific community value. Both men women have role raising native chickens.Aims To construct profile of the poultry system determine socio-economic impacts meeting needs as basis future enterprises.Methods The study was conducted five South Sulawesi, including Barru, Enrekang, Jeneponto, Maros, Soppeng regencies. Interviews included 385 respondents (55.06% 44.94% women), most whom were productive-age category (defined 31–62years age) elementary school graduates. number family members low, chickens owned, being up to 25 raised per year.Key results determined moderate impact on communities, owned relatively low. are used consumption, income generation savings, complements religious traditional ceremonies. target markets diverse, individual end consumers, restaurants, local markets, inter-regional markets. amount from selling varies depending quantity sold price. price will rise under certain conditions, such during events. Technical production constraints market include inadequate housing, lack sanitation, non-optimal disease management, low use vaccinations. primary constraint that rearing locations can be far city centre, produced sale low.Conclusions Poultry management dynamics, feeding, must considered expand production. It essential identify solutions significantly increase household income. impact, income, ceremonies, affecting social status breeders.Implications Information regarding prospects perspective encourage communities maintain develop livestock enterprises support provision animal protein consumption uses, incomes.