The objective of this study was different reproductive methods in birds from two semi-heavy lineages and evaluate their effects on the processes of artificial incubation of eggs and carcass yield of chicks. The experimental design was completely randomized factorial (2 x 2) with factors: reproductive methods (artificial insemination and natural breeding) and two semi-heavy lineages (Plymouth Barred Rock and Rhode Island Red). Were used 26 matrices (23 females and 3 males) for each factor that led to 62 eggs each, totaling 248 eggs, each egg being a repeat. The eggs were weighed before and after the incubation period to determine weight loss and performing comparative analysis between the egg weight and the weight of chick. During the incubation period was evaluated the reproductive performance of the matrices, and after birth, 8 chicks each factor were killed for analysis of carcass thereof. No significant differences (P> 0.05) were found between reproductive performance and the relationship between chick weight and egg weight. The yolk sac and liver weights were affected (P <0.05) by treatment with a Plymouth Rock Barred strain showed the best results.
artificial insemination; natural breeding; productive performance; yield of carcass