Port Blair, Aug. 22: Vanaraja poultry birds are dual purpose birds which can be reared both for egg production and for good quality meat production. Vanaraja birds have attractive plumage and suitable for rearing both under intensive system and free range system.

Day old Vanaraja chicks are produced and available at the Central Hatchery Unit, Livestock Farm Complex, Dollygunj. Farmers interested to obtain the day old Vanaraja chicks can contact the Senior Veterinary Officer, Central Hatchery Unit on every Monday and Tuesday during working hours. Likewise day old Ducklings and day old Japanese Quail chicks can also be obtained from the Central Hatchery Unit.