An Assessment of Samae Dam Chicken (Gallus gallus) Production and Technology Transfer for Community Economic Development

Thunwa Wiyabot

doi:10.57260/csdj.2026.279768

Authors

Thunwa Wiyabot Department of Agricultural Technology, Faculty of Engineering and Agricultural Technology, Nakhon Sawan Rajabhat University, Thailand https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2943-1333

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.57260/csdj.2026.279768

Keywords:

Development, Community, Technology transfer, Samae Dam (Gallus gallus), Chicken

Abstract

The objectives of this study were to evaluate the production performance of Samae Dam chickens during 0–8 weeks of age, compare production efficiency between farmers participating and not participating in the technology transfer program, determine the physical and chemical composition of Samae Dam chicken meat, and promote technology transfer for Samae Dam chicken production to support community economic development in Uthai Thani Province, Thailand. The methodology comprised two parts: secondary data collection and field research. Participants included 20 farmers in the technology transfer program and 10 farmers in a non-participating comparison group. Data were gathered through in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, participatory observation, and on-farm records. Statistical analysis, including Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and Generalized Linear Models (GLM) via SAS software, was used to compare production efficiency between the two groups. The production performance of approximately 200 Samae Dam (Gallus gallus) chickens aged 0–8 weeks was evaluated based on average daily gain (ADG), feed conversion ratio (FCR), feed intake, and body weight gain. For males and females, respectively, the ADG at ages 0–3, 3–6, 6–8, and 0–8 weeks were 12.22 and 11.11 g/d, 32.22 and 20.00 g/d, 35.00 and 33.33 g/d, and 14.58 and 13.33 g/d. The corresponding FCR values for males and females at 0–3, 3–6, 6–8, and 0–8 weeks were 2.45 and 2.70, 1.24 and 2.00, 1.40 and 1.50, and 3.42 and 3.75, respectively. Feed intake for males and females at 0–3, 3–6, 6–8, and 0–8 weeks was 30, 40, 50, and 120 g/d, respectively. Body weight gain for males and females at 0–3, 3–6, 6–8, and 0–8 weeks was 1,100 and 1,000 g/head, 1,900 and 1,800 g/head, 2,100 and 2,000 g/head, and 3,500 and 3,200 g/head, respectively. Chemical analysis of the meat revealed high protein (29.50–32.27%) and low fat content (2.43–10.42%). Regarding farming efficiency, no statistically significant differences (P>0.05) were found in ADG, FCR, or feed intake between participating and non-participating farmers. The study concludes that Samae Dam (Gallus gallus) chickens possess strong production potential and desirable meat quality. Furthermore, technology transfer and training programs can enhance farmers' knowledge and efficiency, fostering increased income and sustainable community economic development.

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