This study is a contribution to the characterization of poultry farming systems in rural areas in Côte d’Ivoire, particularly in the commune of Korhogo, northern region of the country. To contribute to improving poultry productivity, a descriptive survey was carried out on the breeding sites. It took into account 80 poultry farming sites. The breeders were interviewed using a questionnaire. The results showed that the poultry farmers met raise poultry in chicken coops (100%) built in cement, including in a semi-intensive system. Poultry farmers were mainly men (94%) compared to 6% women. The actors were dominated by Sénoufo (65%) from the region and Malinké (16%), Peulh (8%) and others (11%). Adults (84%), most of them illiterate (65%), took up the activity without any training in poultry farming. Their main source of motivation for breeding was economic gain (85%). The farms had feeders, waterers and nesting boxes for laying hens. They brought feed supplements to their subjects and drinking water. 98% of deaths are caused by avian diseases and those despite medical and health prophylaxis measures.The intervention of veterinarians and supervisory agents on the sites visited was estimated at 29% and 20% respectively. Thus, the lifting of constraints linked to this sector could contribute to the improvement of poultry productivity in the Korhogo zone and in Côte d’Ivoire in general.