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Qualitative Phenotypic Traits of Indigenous Chickens Raised under Free-Range Systems in Sawerigadi District, West Muna Regency, Southeast Sulawesi

JITRO (Jurnal Ilmu dan Teknologi Peternakan Tropis) · Vol. 13 No. 1 (2026) · pp. 24–29

ISSN
2406-9337, 2406-7849
Published
2026-01-30
Publisher
Faculty of Animal Science, Universitas Halu Oleo
Language
eng
License
creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0

Abstract

Qualitative phenotypic characterization of indigenous chickens plays a critical role in understanding the genetic structure of local populations and in supporting region-based conservation and development strategies. This study aimed to identify and describe the distribution of qualitative traits in indigenous chickens raised under free-range management in Sawerigadi District, West Muna Regency, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia. A total of 475 birds, consisting of 149 males and 326 females, were selected using simple random sampling. Data were analyzed descriptively using frequency and percentage distributions. The observed traits included plumage color, plumage pattern, feather barring pattern, feather sheen, comb type, and shank color. The results showed that the population was predominantly characterized by colored plumage (92.00%), Columbian pattern (48.97%), barred feather pattern (64.00%), pea comb (82.10%), and yellow shank color (56.42%). Differences in the distribution of certain traits were observed between males and females, particularly for the barred pattern, which was more frequent in males, suggesting the influence of sex-linked inheritance. Although specific phenotypes were predominant, variation was present across all observed traits, indicating that the population retains substantial genetic diversity and has not undergone marked homogenization due to intensive selection. This condition reflects ongoing genetic segregation within a low-input traditional production system. Overall, indigenous chickens in Sawerigadi exhibit a distinct phenotypic profile with preserved local genetic integrity and represent a valuable genetic resource for sustainable conservation and breeding programs of local poultry.

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Harapin HafidUniversitas Halu Oleo7
Deki ZulkarnainUniversitas Halu Oleo7
Fuji Astuty AuzaUniversitas Halu Oleo6
Natsir SandiahUniversitas Halu Oleo5
Muhammad Amrullah PagalaUniversitas Halu Oleo5
La MalesiUniversitas Halu Oleo5
Rusli BadaruddinUniversitas Halu Oleo4
La Ode Arsad SaniUniversitas Halu Oleo4
Salomina SambolinggiUniversitas Halu Oleo4
Achmad Selamet AkuUniversitas Halu Oleo4
Takdir SailiAffiliation unknown4
La Ode Ba’aUniversitas Halu Oleo3
Nuraini NurainiAffiliation unknown3
Nur Santy AsminayaUniversitas Halu Oleo3
Hairil Azulyatno HadiniUniversitas Halu Oleo3
Hamdan HasUniversitas Halu Oleo3
Fitrianingsih FitrianingsihGunadarma University3
La Ode NafiuUniversitas Halu Oleo2
Rahman RahmanAffiliation unknown2
Widhi KurniawanUniversitas Halu Oleo2
Amiluddin IndiUniversitas Halu Oleo2
Wa Laili SalidoUniversitas Halu Oleo2
Sitti IsyqzamiyahUniversitas Halu Oleo2
Andarias Julias WijayaAffiliation unknown2
La Ode SatriawanAffiliation unknown1
Farida AsanaUniversitas Halu Oleo1
. SyamsuddinAffiliation unknown1
Nuraenih NuraenihUniversitas Halu Oleo1
Firman NasiuUniversitas Halu Oleo1
Syamsuddin SyamsuddinUniversitas Halu Oleo1
Suardin SuardinUniversitas Halu Oleo1
Munira MuniraUniversitas Halu Oleo1
Fifi HarianiUniversitas Halu Oleo1
Nuraini NurainiUniversitas Halu Oleo1
Sri JumiatiUniversitas Halu Oleo1
Astri YusufUniversitas Halu Oleo1
Arni ArniUniversitas Halu Oleo1

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