Aseel/Asil
Game birds were developed for fighting, and the Aseel (spelled Asil in some texts) may be the gamiest of them all. It is definitely one of the oldest game breeds, having been bred in India and surrounding countries for over two thousand years. The Aseel was bred to fight with only its own natural spurs and strength. In fact, its name translates to "of long pedigree" in Arabic. The breed's fighting trait is so strong that chicks will fight almost immediately upon hatching. Cocks will fight to the death and must be kept physically isolated from other males. Hens are also quite aggressive with other game hens, though they are purportedly mellower when kept with hens of less aggressive breeds. They are excellent mothers, and some breeders who keep them for preservation purposes will use them as brood hens for other breeds. However, all this adds up to a breed that's not well suited to inexperienced poultry keepers or a mixed-flock situation. In spite of that, there is a real need for enthusiasts who will help keep the breed from extinction in North America. Aseels stand very upright and have high shoulders, and their tail is carried below the horizontal, all of which gives them a tall demeanor. They are remarkably athletic and have a well-defined, broad breast and heavy-boned legs that are set wide apart. Their feathers are short, hard, and held tight against the body; they may be missing on the keel (center line of the breast) or shoulders.The Aseel was first admitted to the APA in 1981.
Aseel/Asil Facts:
CLASS: All Other Standard Breeds
SIZE: Cock: 5.5 LB. (2.5 KG) | Hen: 4 LB. (1.8 KG)
COMB, WATTLES & EARLOBES: Small, bright red pea comb and earlobes; no WATTLES.
COLOR: Beak is yellow to horn; eyes are pearl; shanks and toes are yellow/white.
FEATHERED COLORS:
Black-Breasted Red: STANDARD BLACK-BREASTED RED PLUMAGE
Dark: STANDARD DARK PLUMAGE
Spangled: STANDARD SPANGLED PLUMAGE
Wheaten: STANDARD WHEATEN PLUMAGE
White: STANDARD WHITE PLUMAGE
PLACE OF ORIGIN: India
CONSERVATION STATUS: Critical
SPECIAL QUALITIES: Prehistoric looking bird and parent to the cornish. Highly aggressive.
Aseel/Asil Facts:
CLASS: All Other Standard Breeds
SIZE: Cock: 5.5 LB. (2.5 KG) | Hen: 4 LB. (1.8 KG)
COMB, WATTLES & EARLOBES: Small, bright red pea comb and earlobes; no WATTLES.
COLOR: Beak is yellow to horn; eyes are pearl; shanks and toes are yellow/white.
FEATHERED COLORS:
Black-Breasted Red: STANDARD BLACK-BREASTED RED PLUMAGE
Dark: STANDARD DARK PLUMAGE
Spangled: STANDARD SPANGLED PLUMAGE
Wheaten: STANDARD WHEATEN PLUMAGE
White: STANDARD WHITE PLUMAGE
PLACE OF ORIGIN: India
CONSERVATION STATUS: Critical
SPECIAL QUALITIES: Prehistoric looking bird and parent to the cornish. Highly aggressive.
Thailand (Gai'chon) (Qaib Thai)
The thai game fowl is a breed of domesticated fowl, i.e. chicken - belonging to the asian, or oriental, game fowl group, which also includes the ga noi don breed from Vietnam, the burmese (aka. phab mab) breed from Burma, the asil from the Middle East and India (arguably the oldest of all asiatic game fowl breeds), and the shamo of Japan. As its name suggests, the thai game fowl was developed in Thailand, where it is used in cockfighting. Cockfighting is somewhat of a nationally-recognized sport in Thailand, and many people actually make their living there by breeding or training these birds for competition, or by manufacturing products for use by those involved in the sport.The thai game fowl comes in many colors ranging from solid white to gray, to black, and even brown. However, the stereotypical thai game fowl has black feathers with a metallic green sheen and blood-red back feathers and neck hackles. It is this stereotypical image of the thai game fowl that most of those who are new to keeping these birds have in mind.The thai game fowl is a breed of domesticated fowl - ie chicken - belonging to the asian, or oriental, game fowl group, which also includes the ga noi don breed from Vietnam, the burmese (aka. pama) breed from Burma, the asil from the Middle East and India (arguably the oldest of all asiatic game fowl breeds), and the shamo of Japan. As its name suggests, the thai game fowl was developed in Thailand, where it is used in cockfighting. Cockfighting is somewhat of a nationally-recognized sport in Thailand, and many people actually make their living there by breeding or training these birds for competition, or by manufacturing products for use by those involved in the sport.Today, there are many associations and clubs within Thailand that are dedicated to promoting this breed. Although some of these clubs deal with the fighting aspects of this breed, many more are dedicated instead to its beauty and contribute greatly to preserving pedigreed lineages and to sponsoring exhibitions of these beautiful birds all across the country.Although the traditional and historical roles that the thai game fowl plays in its country of origin are well-recognized and are still very important in their own right, it is ultimately the fighting ability of this breed that remains by far the most valued and most sought-after quality. The thai game fowl breed in general is known for its quickness and fighting intellect, and a skilled bird, or one from a bloodline known for skilled birds. The thai game fowl's popularity means that today it is not restricted only to its country of origin. In fact, this breed can now be found in virtually all corners of Southeast Asia. Malaysia, Cambodia, Laos, Burma, and even Vietnam and Indonesia have significant populations of thai game fowl. This breed has also been exported to places even further away, including countries in the Middle East, South America, and of course here in the United States.
Thailand (Gai'Chon) Facts:
CLASS: All Other Standard Breeds
SIZE: Cock: 6 LB. (2.5 KG) | Hen: 5 LB. (1.8 KG) (VARIES)
COMB, WATTLES & EARLOBES: Small, bright red PEA COMB and earlobes; no WATTLES.
COLOR: Beak is yellow to horn; eyes are pearl; shanks and toes varies from different colors.
FEATHERED COLORS:
Black-Breasted Red: STANDARD BLACK-BREASTED RED PLUMAGE
Dark: STANDARD DARK PLUMAGE
Spangled: STANDARD SPANGLED PLUMAGE
Wheaten: STANDARD WHEATEN PLUMAGE
White: STANDARD WHITE PLUMAGE
Blue: STANDARD BLUE PLUMAGE
Blue-Red: STANDARD BLUE-RED PLUMAGE
Ginger-Red: STANDARD GINGER-RED PLUMAGE
Golden-Spangled: STANDARD GOLDEN-SPANGLED PLUMAGE
PLACE OF ORIGIN: Thailand
CONSERVATION STATUS: Critical
SPECIAL iNFORMATION: The thai game fowl is known as GaiChon. "Gai" means "chicken," while "Chon" means "battle" or "fight."
Thailand (Gai'Chon) Facts:
CLASS: All Other Standard Breeds
SIZE: Cock: 6 LB. (2.5 KG) | Hen: 5 LB. (1.8 KG) (VARIES)
COMB, WATTLES & EARLOBES: Small, bright red PEA COMB and earlobes; no WATTLES.
COLOR: Beak is yellow to horn; eyes are pearl; shanks and toes varies from different colors.
FEATHERED COLORS:
Black-Breasted Red: STANDARD BLACK-BREASTED RED PLUMAGE
Dark: STANDARD DARK PLUMAGE
Spangled: STANDARD SPANGLED PLUMAGE
Wheaten: STANDARD WHEATEN PLUMAGE
White: STANDARD WHITE PLUMAGE
Blue: STANDARD BLUE PLUMAGE
Blue-Red: STANDARD BLUE-RED PLUMAGE
Ginger-Red: STANDARD GINGER-RED PLUMAGE
Golden-Spangled: STANDARD GOLDEN-SPANGLED PLUMAGE
PLACE OF ORIGIN: Thailand
CONSERVATION STATUS: Critical
SPECIAL iNFORMATION: The thai game fowl is known as GaiChon. "Gai" means "chicken," while "Chon" means "battle" or "fight."
Shamo
Measuring about 30 inches (76cm) tall, the Shamo is the second tallest chicken breed. It is an ancient Japanese breed, from which a number of other domesticated chickens in Japan were developed, including the Yokohama and the Phoenix. The Shamo was first imported to the United States for cockfighting in 1874. It is a protected species in Japan. Shamos have very short, hard feathers that may not fully cover the body. Like the Malays, with whom they share common ancestry, they have a beetle brow (a prominent and bony forehead), no feathers on their face and throat, and roughly textured facial skin. However, their body doesn't show the three distinctive curves of the Malay. Shamos are
very aggressive fighters. Chicks will begin fighting almost immediately after birth, and cocks must be kept separated, but Shamos like humans and will tame down nicely. Hens are excellent mothers and lay more eggs than the
other Asiatic games. The Shamo was first admitted to the APA in 1981.
SHAMO FACTS:
CLASS: Standard All Other Standard Breeds
SIZE: Standard Cock: 11 lb. (5 kg) | Hen: 7 lb. (3.2 kg)
COMB, WATTLES & EARLOBES: Small pea comb and earlobes; wattles are very small or missing entirely. All are bright red.
COLOR: Beak is yellow; eyes are pearl; shanks and toes are yellow.
FEATHERED COLORS:
Black: Standard black plumage
Black-Breasted Red: Standard black-breasted red plumage
Brown Red: Standard brown-red plumage
Buff Columbian: Standard buff Columbian plumage
Dark: Standard dark plumage
Spangled: Standard spangled plumage
Wheaten: Standard wheaten plumage
White: Standard white plumage
PLACE OF ORIGIN: Japan
CONSERVATION STATUS: Study
SPECIAL QUALITIES: Upright birds that are making a name with show enthusiasts.
very aggressive fighters. Chicks will begin fighting almost immediately after birth, and cocks must be kept separated, but Shamos like humans and will tame down nicely. Hens are excellent mothers and lay more eggs than the
other Asiatic games. The Shamo was first admitted to the APA in 1981.
SHAMO FACTS:
CLASS: Standard All Other Standard Breeds
SIZE: Standard Cock: 11 lb. (5 kg) | Hen: 7 lb. (3.2 kg)
COMB, WATTLES & EARLOBES: Small pea comb and earlobes; wattles are very small or missing entirely. All are bright red.
COLOR: Beak is yellow; eyes are pearl; shanks and toes are yellow.
FEATHERED COLORS:
Black: Standard black plumage
Black-Breasted Red: Standard black-breasted red plumage
Brown Red: Standard brown-red plumage
Buff Columbian: Standard buff Columbian plumage
Dark: Standard dark plumage
Spangled: Standard spangled plumage
Wheaten: Standard wheaten plumage
White: Standard white plumage
PLACE OF ORIGIN: Japan
CONSERVATION STATUS: Study
SPECIAL QUALITIES: Upright birds that are making a name with show enthusiasts.
Saipan Jungle Fowl
The Saipan Jungle Fowl is a breed of domestic chicken. The Saipan male can stand 2-3 feet tall, with tight feathering, shorter tail than most birds and as a 2-3 year old becomes very muscular and upright stature. The Saipan is not a true jungle fowl, it was found on the island of Saipan. It is thought to have been brought into The United States of America by returning American servicemen at the end of World War II including B. W. Saylor, who wrote "The Saipan Jungle Fowl" in 1977. Although the birds encountered at that time were both domesticated and wild on Saipan, it is thought that the wild ones were feral and descended from those brought in by the original human inhabitants. An alternative theory is that they were brought in by the Japanese as occurred in other locations such as Taiwan during the Japanese colonial occupation. The Saipan Junglefowl was likely introduced to the island of Saipan by Austronesians seafarers. There were also feral junglefowl introduced to the Solomon Islands which are descended of normally proportioned, wild birds imported from Indonesia and beyond. The combination of the Comoros Island Giant Junglefowl and the domestic descendants of the Red Junglefowl produced the Saipan, Shamo, Malay, Koeyoshi and Asil. Because of its unique genetics and consequent hard-wired instincts to scavenge shorelines for stranded sea life, the Saipan does not thrive on the soy/grain-based diets of typical domestic fowl. The "Saipan" bird is tall and upright, resembling the Malay, the Shamo, the Asil, or other oriental gamefowl, that are Asian in origin. The rooster is most often Black Breasted Red and the hen Wheaten in color, but there are variations such as white and other color combinations. The hens make excellent mothers, with a strong tendency towards broodiness. Often hens that were raised by the same mother will communally hatch and raise chicks together. They lay a limited number of cream colored eggs yearly, though Saipan jungle fowl are relatively long lived and fecund. Saipan jungle fowl are known to have been used in cockfighting and are often bred into strains of gamefowl to enhance size and ability for naked-heel (fighting without artificial spurs) cock fighting competitions. Both the cocks and hens tend to be aggressive with other poultry, as well as towards two and four legged intruders that they do not recognize. The American Poultry Association Standard of Perfection does not accept Saipan Jungle Fowl so they cannot win poultry shows.
SAIPAN JUNGLE FOWL FACTS:
CLASS: Standard All Other Standard Breeds
SIZE: Standard Cock: 9-13 lbs. | Hen: 8-9 lbs.
COMB, WATTLES & EARLOBES: Small pea comb and earlobes; wattles are very small or missing entirely. All are bright red.
COLOR: Beak is yellow; eyes are pearl; shanks and toes color varies.
FEATHERED COLORS:
Black: Standard black plumage
Black-Breasted Red: Standard black-breasted red plumage
Brown Red: Standard brown-red plumage
Buff: Standard buff plumage
Dark: Standard dark plumage
Spangled: Standard spangled plumage
Wheaten: Standard wheaten plumage
White: Standard white plumage
PLACE OF ORIGIN: Island of Saipan in the South Pacific
CONSERVATION STATUS: Because they are not recognized by American Poultry Association, Saipan Jungle Fowl are not very commonly kept as exhibition birds
SPECIAL QUALITIES: Quite tame, intelligent and non-flighty, they are very alert and survive very
well in situations where animal predation is a significant barrier to raising chickens; relatively long lived and fecund.
SAIPAN JUNGLE FOWL FACTS:
CLASS: Standard All Other Standard Breeds
SIZE: Standard Cock: 9-13 lbs. | Hen: 8-9 lbs.
COMB, WATTLES & EARLOBES: Small pea comb and earlobes; wattles are very small or missing entirely. All are bright red.
COLOR: Beak is yellow; eyes are pearl; shanks and toes color varies.
FEATHERED COLORS:
Black: Standard black plumage
Black-Breasted Red: Standard black-breasted red plumage
Brown Red: Standard brown-red plumage
Buff: Standard buff plumage
Dark: Standard dark plumage
Spangled: Standard spangled plumage
Wheaten: Standard wheaten plumage
White: Standard white plumage
PLACE OF ORIGIN: Island of Saipan in the South Pacific
CONSERVATION STATUS: Because they are not recognized by American Poultry Association, Saipan Jungle Fowl are not very commonly kept as exhibition birds
SPECIAL QUALITIES: Quite tame, intelligent and non-flighty, they are very alert and survive very
well in situations where animal predation is a significant barrier to raising chickens; relatively long lived and fecund.
Malay
THE MALAY, A VERY OLD BREED that originated in Southeast Asia, is the tallest
of the chicken breeds, towering over 3 feet (91 cm) in height with a very long neck and giant legs. Although its posture is upright and quite straight, when viewed in profile the Malay shows three distinctive, downward curves at the top line of the neck, the back, and the tail (which is carried below the horizontal). The breed is also known for its "beetle brow," a projection of the skull over the eyes that gives it an ornery appearance, here are normally few or no feathers on the face, throat, and breast; the skin here is rough. Other feathers are hard and short, lying close to the body. In spite of its angry facade, the Malay tends to be mellower than other games. Slow to mature, the breed is active and doesn't do well in close confinement. Although hens can go broody and are good mothers, they lay eggs infrequently. The Malay was first admitted to the APA in 1883. The Malay is the tallest breed of chickens,with roosters standing over 3 feet (91 cm) tall! Notice the strawberry comb.
MALAY FACTS:
CLASS: Standard All Other Standard Breeds.Bantam All Other Combs, Clean Legged.
SIZE: Standard Cock: 9 lb. (4.1 kg) | Hen: 7 lb. (3.2 kg)
COMB, WATTLES & EARLOBES: Small to medium-size strawberry comb set well forward on the brow.Very small wattles and earlobes. All are red.
COLOR: Unless otherwise noted, beak is yellow; eyes are pearl; shanks and toes are
yellow. Black. Beak is dark horn; shanks and toes are dark horn to dusky yellow.
FEATHERED COLORS:
Black-Breasted Red: Standard black-breasted red plumage
Black: Standard black plumage
Mottled: Standard mottled plumage
Red Pyle: Standard red pyle plumage
Spangled: Standard spangled plumage
Wheaten: Standard wheaten plumage
White: Standard white plumage
PLACE OF ORIGIN: Southeast Asia
CONSERVATION STATUS: Critical
SPECIAL QUALITIES: Tallest of all chickens. Rare, but popular with show crowds.
of the chicken breeds, towering over 3 feet (91 cm) in height with a very long neck and giant legs. Although its posture is upright and quite straight, when viewed in profile the Malay shows three distinctive, downward curves at the top line of the neck, the back, and the tail (which is carried below the horizontal). The breed is also known for its "beetle brow," a projection of the skull over the eyes that gives it an ornery appearance, here are normally few or no feathers on the face, throat, and breast; the skin here is rough. Other feathers are hard and short, lying close to the body. In spite of its angry facade, the Malay tends to be mellower than other games. Slow to mature, the breed is active and doesn't do well in close confinement. Although hens can go broody and are good mothers, they lay eggs infrequently. The Malay was first admitted to the APA in 1883. The Malay is the tallest breed of chickens,with roosters standing over 3 feet (91 cm) tall! Notice the strawberry comb.
MALAY FACTS:
CLASS: Standard All Other Standard Breeds.Bantam All Other Combs, Clean Legged.
SIZE: Standard Cock: 9 lb. (4.1 kg) | Hen: 7 lb. (3.2 kg)
COMB, WATTLES & EARLOBES: Small to medium-size strawberry comb set well forward on the brow.Very small wattles and earlobes. All are red.
COLOR: Unless otherwise noted, beak is yellow; eyes are pearl; shanks and toes are
yellow. Black. Beak is dark horn; shanks and toes are dark horn to dusky yellow.
FEATHERED COLORS:
Black-Breasted Red: Standard black-breasted red plumage
Black: Standard black plumage
Mottled: Standard mottled plumage
Red Pyle: Standard red pyle plumage
Spangled: Standard spangled plumage
Wheaten: Standard wheaten plumage
White: Standard white plumage
PLACE OF ORIGIN: Southeast Asia
CONSERVATION STATUS: Critical
SPECIAL QUALITIES: Tallest of all chickens. Rare, but popular with show crowds.
Red Jungle Fowl
The Red Junglefowl (Gallus gallus) is a tropical member of the Pheasant family. They are thought to be ancestors of the domestic chicken with some hybridisation with the Grey Junglefowl.[2] The Red Junglefowl was first raised in captivity at least several thousand years ago in Asia, and the domesticated form has been used all around the world as a very productive food source for both meat and
eggs. Some breeds have been specifically developed to produce these.The range of
the true species stretches from northeast India (where the pure species has almost certainly been diluted with cross breeding from domestic breeds) eastwards across southern China and down into Malaysia, The Philippines and Indonesia. Junglefowl are established on several of the Hawaiian Islands, but these are feral descendents of domestic chickens. They can also be found on Christmas Island and the Marianas.The rooster is said to be more brilliantly colored than its tame relative. The vibrant male has long, golden-orange to deep-red crown and neck feathers, and a dark metallic-green tail with a white tuft at the base. The underparts are a dull black while the upperparts are a
combination of glossy blue-green, rich dark red, maroon-red, fiery orange, rufous and blackish brown. The colourful cock also has vivid scarlet-red facial skin, throat, two lappets and heavily dented fleshy crest (comb), and red or white ear patches on the sides of the head. The rather drab female is a dull brown-gold colour with a partly naked, pale red face and throat. After the
summer moult, from June to September, the male develops an ‘eclipse plumage’, in which the golden neck feathers (hackles) are replaced with dull black feathers.The breeding season varies; often during the dry season in spring. Their nest is a simple scrape in the ground lined with grass and other vegetation, and hidden in dense cover. The female lays 4-9 pale buff to
reddish-brown eggs. She then incabates them for 18-20 days.The other three members of the genus — Sri Lanka Junglefowl (Gallus lafayetii), Grey Junglefowl (Gallus sonneratii), and the Green Junglefowl (Gallus varius) — do not produce fertile hybrids with the Red Junglefowl, suggesting that it is the sole ancestor of the domestic chicken. However, recent research has revealed the absence of the yellow skin gene in the wild Red Junglefowl found in domestic birds, which
suggests hybridisation with the Grey Junglefowl during the domestication of the species.[2] A culturally significant hybrid between the Red Junglefowl and the Green Junglefowl in Indonesia is known as the Bekisar.
Red Jungle Fowl Facts:
CLASS: Aves (Birds)
SIZE: Male length: 65 – 75 cm | Female length: 42 – 46 cm
Male weight: 672 – 1450 g | Female weight: 485 – 1050 g
COMB, WATTLES & EARLOBES: Bright red single comb and earlobes; big red neck wattles.
COLOR: BEAK IS YELLOW TO HORN;EYES ARE PEARL; SHANKS AND TOES ARE BLUE.
FEATHERED COLORS:
Black-Breasted Red: STANDARD BLACK-BREASTED RED PLUMAGE
PLACE OF ORIGIN: Himalayas, east, and north-east India
CONSERVATION STATUS: Generally considered common and widespread, but there is a strong possibility that a large number of wild birds have bred with feral domestic chickens.
SPECIAL QUALITIES: The ancestor of all domestic chickens.
eggs. Some breeds have been specifically developed to produce these.The range of
the true species stretches from northeast India (where the pure species has almost certainly been diluted with cross breeding from domestic breeds) eastwards across southern China and down into Malaysia, The Philippines and Indonesia. Junglefowl are established on several of the Hawaiian Islands, but these are feral descendents of domestic chickens. They can also be found on Christmas Island and the Marianas.The rooster is said to be more brilliantly colored than its tame relative. The vibrant male has long, golden-orange to deep-red crown and neck feathers, and a dark metallic-green tail with a white tuft at the base. The underparts are a dull black while the upperparts are a
combination of glossy blue-green, rich dark red, maroon-red, fiery orange, rufous and blackish brown. The colourful cock also has vivid scarlet-red facial skin, throat, two lappets and heavily dented fleshy crest (comb), and red or white ear patches on the sides of the head. The rather drab female is a dull brown-gold colour with a partly naked, pale red face and throat. After the
summer moult, from June to September, the male develops an ‘eclipse plumage’, in which the golden neck feathers (hackles) are replaced with dull black feathers.The breeding season varies; often during the dry season in spring. Their nest is a simple scrape in the ground lined with grass and other vegetation, and hidden in dense cover. The female lays 4-9 pale buff to
reddish-brown eggs. She then incabates them for 18-20 days.The other three members of the genus — Sri Lanka Junglefowl (Gallus lafayetii), Grey Junglefowl (Gallus sonneratii), and the Green Junglefowl (Gallus varius) — do not produce fertile hybrids with the Red Junglefowl, suggesting that it is the sole ancestor of the domestic chicken. However, recent research has revealed the absence of the yellow skin gene in the wild Red Junglefowl found in domestic birds, which
suggests hybridisation with the Grey Junglefowl during the domestication of the species.[2] A culturally significant hybrid between the Red Junglefowl and the Green Junglefowl in Indonesia is known as the Bekisar.
Red Jungle Fowl Facts:
CLASS: Aves (Birds)
SIZE: Male length: 65 – 75 cm | Female length: 42 – 46 cm
Male weight: 672 – 1450 g | Female weight: 485 – 1050 g
COMB, WATTLES & EARLOBES: Bright red single comb and earlobes; big red neck wattles.
COLOR: BEAK IS YELLOW TO HORN;EYES ARE PEARL; SHANKS AND TOES ARE BLUE.
FEATHERED COLORS:
Black-Breasted Red: STANDARD BLACK-BREASTED RED PLUMAGE
PLACE OF ORIGIN: Himalayas, east, and north-east India
CONSERVATION STATUS: Generally considered common and widespread, but there is a strong possibility that a large number of wild birds have bred with feral domestic chickens.
SPECIAL QUALITIES: The ancestor of all domestic chickens.
Sumatra
THE SUMATRA is an ancient and primitive breed reputed to be one of the best fliers in chickendom, having flown over 5 miles (8 km) on prevailing winds from the Indonesian island of Sumatra to the island of Java. The breed was first imported to the United States in 1847 from Sumatra for cockfighting. Fanciers and poultry preservationists who are trying to keep the breed from extinction in North America note that their flying and jumping ability can make keeping them where you want them a challenge. Because of this, they generally recommend using covered pens. Infact, Sumatras can reportedly jumpa good six feet (1.8 m), even with their wing feathers clipped. The Sumatras are extraordinarily stylish, with some of the most lustrous plumage of any breed (theblack variety shows shades of brilliant green in the sun), a graceful pheasant like carriage, and a long tail that flows horizontally behind them as they move. They are known for a spry strut and swagger that makes me think of a young Mick Jagger. Their face is gypsy an almost dark plum to almost black shade of purple and their legs are glossy black. The cocks frequently have a cluster of several spurs on each leg,which is unique to the breed. Though the roosters will fight with other Sumatra roosters, breeders report that they aren't particularly aggressive with roosters of other breeds. The hens are especially broody and good mothers, but they tend to begin laying later in the season than most breeds. The Sumatra was first admitted to the APA in 1883.
SUMATRA FACTS:
CLASS: Standard All Other
Standard Breeds: Bantam All Other Combs, Clean Legged.
SIZE: Standard Cock: 5 lb. (2.25 kg) | Hen: 4 lb. (1.8 kg)
COMB, WATTLES & EARLOBES: Small pea comb, very small to nonexistent wattles, and very small earlobes. All are gypsy.
FEATHERED COLORS:
Black: Standard black plumage
Blue: Standard blue plumage
PLACE OF ORIGIN: Sumatra
CONSERVATION STATUS: Critical
SPECIAL QUALITIES: A gorgeous bird with lustrous plumage.
SUMATRA FACTS:
CLASS: Standard All Other
Standard Breeds: Bantam All Other Combs, Clean Legged.
SIZE: Standard Cock: 5 lb. (2.25 kg) | Hen: 4 lb. (1.8 kg)
COMB, WATTLES & EARLOBES: Small pea comb, very small to nonexistent wattles, and very small earlobes. All are gypsy.
FEATHERED COLORS:
Black: Standard black plumage
Blue: Standard blue plumage
PLACE OF ORIGIN: Sumatra
CONSERVATION STATUS: Critical
SPECIAL QUALITIES: A gorgeous bird with lustrous plumage.
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