Asian blue

[Bassgarden]

I got a few chicks from tractor supply. They had them labeled as Asian. They said its Asian Blue.
Is this breed so new that no one has photos of a mature chicken of that breed?

 

[msisco389]

I too got one of the Asian Blues from tractor supply. She's got lots of attitude compared to the other 5 breeds I got! Can't find much more than that picture someone posted above about the breed so it should be fun watching these little ones grow up!!

 

[msisco389]

Here's an update on my Asian blue, she's been growing fast! She's much bigger than the Dixie Rainbow I got and the Rhode Island reds. She's just about the same size as the australorps I have that are a week older than her.

 

[msisco389]

Here's my girl now, about 10/11 weeks old

 

[msisco389]

From tractor supply. I know they didn't get mixed up with anything there because my mom is the receiver. She bought them for me. They came from Hoover hatchery.

Got mine from TSC too, so strange that they vary so much!!

 

[chicapee]

My little guy will be about 8 weeks on Sunday, he thinks he is the man. His name is Braveheart. He mothers all the others. He is very smart.

 

[jamnar]

Here's a couple of "Asian Blues" we have. About 14 weeks old now. Still too soon for egg laying but she's getting close. The roo is very mild mannered, more so than the pullet but we've been handling them a lot to help them stay people friendly. Beautiful coloring, especially the iridescence in the feathers. The picture from the breeder doesn't really represent what we got but we're happy with them just the same.

 

[MistressBrandy]

Mine!

 

[cortyates]

Asian Black Chickens Details
Hatching weekly year round

Asian Blacks are a new type of chicken being bred for both meat and egg production. These are beautiful birds that appear black or black with red at first glance. But then as the light hits them, their feathers flash in a brilliant blue and green sheen. They have greenish-gray legs and feet. Combs and wattles are red.

Asian Blacks are very rare and hard to find, but will surely become very popular as they are an ideal chicken for backyards and homesteads as well as larger production farms. They are hardy and adaptable and get along fine with other breeds of chickens.

Production: Asian Black Chickens were developed for production, and they do not disappoint. Females are solid layers of 200-250 brown eggs per year. Males make dependable meat birds. Asian Blacks mature faster than many heritage breeds but a bit slower than the classic broiler breeds. These are reliable and worthy all-purpose chickens. Asian Black have been shown to do well in both confinement settings as well as in pastured environments.

Temperament: The easy going yet energetic temperament of Asian Blacks make them ideal additions to any flock.

History: The Asian Black Chicken is a newly developed breed in the U.S. These birds harken back to the great and ancient Asian breeds such as the Langshan. The Langshan influence is very apparent looking at the Asian Black, but the Asian Black is a stockier bird with more production potential. This is a perfect breed for adding some extra diversity to an egg or meat flock.

APA Class: Not recognized.

Conservation Status: Not applicable.

Body Type: Asian Black Chickens are medium sized chickens with a sturdy, upright carriage. They are clean legged and perky birds. They do fine in both cold and hot conditions.

Weight: Cockerel 4.5 lbs, Pullet 3.5 lbs

 

[Twistedfeather]

This is the picture from Efowl