Phenotypic Characterization of the Quantitative Traits of Magelang Duck in Sempu Hamlet, Magelang Regency

Abstract

The aim of this research was to analyze the phenotypic characterization on quantitative traits of Magelang ducks in Sempu Hamlet, Secang District, Magelang Regency. The Magelang Duck has been designated by the government as belonging to the original local Magelang family. The research material are 100 ducks form four farmers in Sempu Village, Secang District, Magelang Regency. The research method is descriptive analysis. The variable measured was the phenotypic characterization of body weight (BW), body length (BL), neck length (NL), chest circumference (CC), and body temperature (BT) of the duck entering the production phase. This research showed that the average BW, BL, NL, CC, and BT were 1,54 ± 0,14 kg; 58,89 ± 2,05 cm; 15,28 ± 1,45 cm; 33,57 ± 1,23 cm; and 40,59 ± 0,89⁰C. Based on the results of this study, it can be concluded that the average physical size of Magelang Duck between the farmers were not much different from each other, as the farmer maintenance system were similar. This duck also has the characteristics of active poultry, because it moves more.
 Keywords: Phenotypic, Characterization, Magelang Ducks, Sempu Hamlet.