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The Mughan chicken (Old Shahsevan chicken)is a type of chicken from Mughan in iranian Azerbaijan Called íMughan Toyugi , Mughani , Shahsevan oba xoruziI), in the Azerbaijanian language. They are a landrace fowl which are rare outside their native country. They have been present on the Mughan since introduction by in the are a branch of the Turkic Oghuz groups[ sub-ethnic group ofAzerbaijani people, located primarily in Iran and on the territory of the present-day Republic of Azerbaijan
The formation of this group began in the 12th century and by the Safavid Shah Abbas I, who, in order to weaken the influence of the Qızılbash tribal leaders, began to create a special guard of members of the Qızılbash tribal association, called "shahseven" (Azerb. Şahsevən - literal meaning of word is the Shah lovers). The basis of the Shahseven was made up of seven Qızılbash tribes. was the founder of the Ardabil Khanate.and Garadagh Khanate
They speak eastern (mugan) dialects of the Azerbaijani languageThey have common roots with the Qashqais.
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Mughani chickens are hardy in different climates, thrifty and make excellent farm and ranch and Mountian birds. They are also adaptable enough to thrive in backyard conditions, and when raised by calm people who spend time with them, are often very friendly and trusting. They are not a modern dual purpose breed but do lay a lot of medium-sized white to pale tan eggs, and often lay over a long lifetime and during winter months. Some hens in every flock will go broody and be excellent mothers. Shahsevans are medium-sized and have a small carcass and has Long, drooping tails,made up for by delicious meat that is best cooked in recipes like coq au vin (long, low and moist heat).
Mughani chickens are alert and react quickly to danger but are not immune to predation by wild animals, hawks and dogs. A secure coop for night is a must, and good fencing and/or a livestock guard dog will help their survival. Old Shahsevan chickens love to forage, dig in manure and compost piles, and can fly quite well, which helps them to roost as high as they are able to at night.
Mughan chickens are not standardized in appearance, possess a wide range of plumage colors and patterns, andcomb types.(single comb, rose comb and crown comb Buttercumb) Some have feather crests. Color Vrieties, it hs many different colors (red , silver , white , brown , flowery ,buff , gold , sptted ,striped ....) Egg colors White to pal tane brown cream Hens 1-1.5 kg roosters 1.3 -2kg Estimated
Research and Revived by: Arman Rastgu Ajirlu
The formation of this group began in the 12th century and by the Safavid Shah Abbas I, who, in order to weaken the influence of the Qızılbash tribal leaders, began to create a special guard of members of the Qızılbash tribal association, called "shahseven" (Azerb. Şahsevən - literal meaning of word is the Shah lovers). The basis of the Shahseven was made up of seven Qızılbash tribes. was the founder of the Ardabil Khanate.and Garadagh Khanate
They speak eastern (mugan) dialects of the Azerbaijani languageThey have common roots with the Qashqais.
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Mughani chickens are hardy in different climates, thrifty and make excellent farm and ranch and Mountian birds. They are also adaptable enough to thrive in backyard conditions, and when raised by calm people who spend time with them, are often very friendly and trusting. They are not a modern dual purpose breed but do lay a lot of medium-sized white to pale tan eggs, and often lay over a long lifetime and during winter months. Some hens in every flock will go broody and be excellent mothers. Shahsevans are medium-sized and have a small carcass and has Long, drooping tails,made up for by delicious meat that is best cooked in recipes like coq au vin (long, low and moist heat).
Mughani chickens are alert and react quickly to danger but are not immune to predation by wild animals, hawks and dogs. A secure coop for night is a must, and good fencing and/or a livestock guard dog will help their survival. Old Shahsevan chickens love to forage, dig in manure and compost piles, and can fly quite well, which helps them to roost as high as they are able to at night.
Mughan chickens are not standardized in appearance, possess a wide range of plumage colors and patterns, andcomb types.(single comb, rose comb and crown comb Buttercumb) Some have feather crests. Color Vrieties, it hs many different colors (red , silver , white , brown , flowery ,buff , gold , sptted ,striped ....) Egg colors White to pal tane brown cream Hens 1-1.5 kg roosters 1.3 -2kg Estimated
Research and Revived by: Arman Rastgu Ajirlu
