Salum Omari Kuwi

Mr. Salum Omari Kuwi


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Academic Career Length

1Year (2026-Present)

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29 May 2026 in Poultry
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Ngassa Julius Mussa
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Liberatus Venant Katabazi
SKSalum Omari Kuwi
Salum Omari Kuwi
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Wuttigrai Boonkum
WMWENDE MAULAGA
WENDE MAULAGA
Village chickens are essential for rural livelihoods and food security in Sub-Saharan Africa; however, their productivity is constrained by seasonal feed scarcity and suboptimal feeding management. This study evaluated household-level feeding practices and their seasonal variation across three wards in Central Tanzania (Sanza, Majiri, and Iwondo). Data were collected from 852 randomly selected households using structured questionnaires covering flock ownership, feeding frequency, feed types, seasonal feed availability, and gender roles. Feeding practices exhibited marked seasonal variation, with supplementary feeding peaking during the rainy and post-harvest periods because of the increased availability of crop residues and natural feed resources. In contrast, supplementary feeding declined during the dry season, accompanied by increased reliance on scavenging. Feed types varied according to local cropping systems, with millet and sorghum predominating in different wards. Women were primarily responsible for daily poultry management activities, including feeding, but had limited involvement in decision-making related to resource allocation. Flock sizes were small and relatively uniform across the study areas. These findings highlight the importance of seasonally adaptive feeding strategies, improved feed resource management, and gender-responsive extension services for enhancing the productivity and sustainability of village chicken production systems.