Oriental Gamefowl Thread!

[josh44]

Another Asil stag

Obviously he just ate,very well I might add

 

[CrestedGirl]

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I love your pens!

 

[gallo4319]

thank you
I really like the blue hen she is so muscular well built
the Rooster take care of his girlfriends pretty good he is tamed but really aggressive toward others roosters

 

[Gresh]

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These birds were used in older times for cockfighting. The males tend to fight to the death. However, today (at least here in the States), these birds are kept only for show and for preserving their rare bloodlines. These birds have unique genetic traits that make them an heirloom for the poultry world, and they are very disease-resistant and produce healthy crosses when bred with dual-purpose breeds. They are also some of the most ancient breeds of chickens in the world.

 

[Gresh]

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Hey, I like that reddish brown color in the cock. What colors did you cross to get that?

 

[saladin]

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You have already rec'd a couple of answers. I'll try and explain more.

First, the Asil (one of the Oriental breeds) is the OLDEST documented breed of chicken in the world. Thus, from an historic point it is worth saving simply for that fact.

Second, we raise them simply because we like them. As other people do such things as RIRs or Rocks.

Third, many of us exhibit them.

Fourth, (remember this forum is global) these birds are still used in sporting events around the world where it is still legal: France, Middle East, Pakistan, India, all over the Far East, and many of the Pacific Islands.

 

[welasharon]

I have a trio of shamos and I was attracted by their look and size. I have immensely enjoyed watching them and interacting with them. They are very interested in anything I am doing and if they hear me come outside they rush to see what I am up to. THey are very people oriented. They are the coolest chickens I have.
sharon

 

[rebel yell]

I have Shamo eggs in the bator right now, they are shipped eggs, but the bator is running like a champ, holding like a rock. I cant wait till they hatch, this will be my first O Shamos. Any body got pictures of theres ?

 

[welasharon]

 

[gallo4319]

I went to pick them up today the rooster tail is all beat up