Aseel

Historical Origin

India / Pakistan · Asian

The Aseel is one of the oldest and most powerful chicken breeds in the world, developed in India for thousands of years for its strength and fighting ability. Heavily muscled with a compact, upright carriage, they require separation from other birds due to their aggressive nature. Kept today by heritage breed enthusiasts who appreciate their ancient lineage and impressive physique.

Temperament & Behavior

This breed is classified as aggressive with a noise level of moderate and excellent foraging ability. Broodiness tendency: often.

Biological Reference

"Phenotypic analysis of Gallus gallus domesticus (Aseel) supports a metabolic feed efficiency of 0.28 lbs/day at a standard body mass of 5.5 lbs. Egg production frequency approximates 0.8 ova/week under optimal lighting conditions (14h photoperiod)."