The "Ask Anything" to Nicalandia Thread

[MysteryChicken]

As you can see, these type of meaty orientals gave rise to the Dark Cornish..

I know they did, just didn't think a short squatty bird was used.

 

[MysteryChicken]

What causes the short, & Squattiness of Malays occasionally? Is it a genetic fluke, or a form of Dwarfism?

Also, I can't find what other birds were used in the making of Cornish Games, all I can find is Malay, & Asil.

 

[NatJ]

Also, I can't find what other birds were used in the making of Cornish Games, all I can find is Malay, & Asil.

https://livestockconservancy.org/heritage-breeds/heritage-breeds-list/cornish-chicken/
https://www.feathersite.com/Poultry/CGA/Cornish/BRKCornish.html

Same story, two sources, and I know I've read it elsewhere as well.

Very brief form: someone in England tried to improve their local gamefowl by crossing in the oriental ones. They were hoping for a better fighting bird, but that's not what they ended up with (not good for fighting).

 

[MysteryChicken]

https://livestockconservancy.org/heritage-breeds/heritage-breeds-list/cornish-chicken/
https://www.feathersite.com/Poultry/CGA/Cornish/BRKCornish.html

Same story, two sources, and I know I've read it elsewhere as well.

Very brief form: someone in England tried to improve their local gamefowl by crossing in the oriental ones. They were hoping for a better fighting bird, but that's not what they ended up with (not good for fighting).

Only Old English Game I have is the Bantam variety.

There's a breeder of Asils(Aseels) I found a few months back that was selling, but stopped selling for now, planning to get some from them next spring.

I want to attempt to recreate the Cornish Game, if I can't buy some. A back up plan.

 

[nicalandia]

I want to attempt to recreate the Cornish Game, if I can't buy some. A back up plan.

Just use your meaty Orientals and cross it with Dual Purpose European type birds(like RIR, BR) and you will get there much faster

 

[MysteryChicken]

Just use your meaty Orientals and cross it with Dual Purpose European type birds(like RIR, BR) and you will get there much faster

I no longer have RIRs, I do have Heritage Plymouth Barred Rocks though.

 

[nicalandia]

I no longer have RIRs, I do have Heritage Plymouth Barred Rocks though.

That will work.

 

[MysteryChicken]

That will work.

I know them crossed to Buff Orpington made a good meaty bird. With a live weight of 7.10lbs.

 

[nicalandia]

I know them crossed to Buff Orpington made a good meaty bird. With a live weight of 7.10lbs.

It's not about weight, but about conformation. Broad and meaty breasts on 5 pound birds are preferable than a 7 pound bird with sharp breast bone

 

[MysteryChicken]

It's not about weight, but about conformation. Broad and meaty breasts on 5 pound birds are preferable than a 7 pound bird with sharp breast bone

I just included weight. His breasts were good, & full. Breast bone was only slightly visible.

Score of 3.