Breeds of cocks: description and photo

The breeds of chickens and roosters differ in all their diversity according to the main features: the exterior, size, temperament, productive and decorative qualities. Selective work in this direction has been carried out since the days of Ancient Egypt and today has stepped far ahead. The best achievements in breeding new breeds are the work of the specialists of the Eastern countries, the impetus for which was the birth of the cult of cockfighting.

Description of fighting breeds of cocks

Roosters of the fighting breed are the oldest among the existing breeds. At different sizes (from 500 grams to 7 kg) the bird looks impressively and is characterized by:

• Muscular strong chest;
• Strong long legs;
• Powerful head on a long neck;
• Solid solid beak;
• Aggressive character that allows you to quickly attack the enemy in the struggle for their own lives.

Types of cocks in style fighting

According to the style of combat, the breeds of fighting cocks are conditionally divided into 4 types:

• Direct . At a meeting immediately rushes to the opponent and with a strong blow beats him in the chest or head.
• It's spinning . He throws a couple of blows with the opponent, then turns around, starts "circling" (running around in a circle), then suddenly again throws himself at the opponent, and, not letting the latter come to himself, again runs away. Thus, exhausts the opponent, due to what often wins.
• The messenger . Do not run around in circles, but intercepts the opponent in a straight line and beats directly to the back of the head.
• The thievish . It is very appreciated, as it competently conducts battle tactics: it tries to remove the head from under the blow, goes to the feet, hides under the enemy's wing, than knocks the latter from the tempo. He himself catches the right moment and strikes.

Roosters of different breeds can be fighters from birth and fight, using all tactics. Sometimes it seems that these universal warriors, depending on the style of the opponent, reflect on which of them to apply to win.

A characteristic feature of the fighting breed of roosters is a scant plumage, which causes a bad heat retention by the body. Therefore, it is recommended to keep such birds in a heated room. A key condition for the care of fighting cocks are high-protein foods.

Description of popular fighting breeds

Popular breed of cocks (photo and description):

• Azil. By this word, the inhabitants of India called almost all purebred cocks, intended for fighting. Imported into Germany in 1860, it is characterized by the following signs: strong muscles, squat, bony, angular forms, short legs, stiff plumage and a pronounced character of a real fighter. Completely formed and reached puberty, such a bird is considered in the 2nd year of life.
• Araucana. Characterized by a brown-red plumage with a black stripe along the feather rod. Chest, lower legs and stomach are black. The peculiarity of the breed is the tailless - the main attribute, inherited and due to the absence of caudal vertebrae. Among the experts it is believed that the tail interferes with the battle. Roosters of the Araucan breed are very pugnacious. In the sizes reach 1,8 kg. A special feature of the breed is the greenish-blue eggs that the hens bear.
• Belgian fighting. An old breed of roosters is enough (photo), which was developed approximately in the 17th century specifically for carrying out battles. The homeland of such a large, radiating courage bird with an aggressive posture is Flanders. The back is horizontal, the tail is developed moderately. Weight from 4.5 to 5.6 kg, weight less than 4 kg is considered unacceptable.
• Madagascar. Got a name from the island, where they were bred by the natives. The bird is strong and hardy, widespread in Europe. Despite the formidable appearance, roosters are very friendly to representatives of other breeds and even able to drive chickens instead of hens. Weight of the cock 2-5,5 kg. A characteristic feature of the breed is the bare neck and legs. Color black, red, white, brown.
• Lutticher. Strong muscular bird with broad-shouldered elongated trunk and coarse plumage. Head is powerful, with strongly convex eyebrows. The beak is curved, strong, the color of the dark horn. Chest wide, slightly convex. Wings contiguous, long. Legs long, bony, straight set. The stomach is barely covered with wings, tightened. The tail is slightly open, with good braids. Live weight of the cock is 4-5 kg. The luttiher bird has a very grumpy character and a grim expression of "face".
• Old English fighting. Representatives of this breed of roosters are characterized by strong muscles, a dense body, wide shoulders, closed neck plumage. The breast extends noticeably forward, rounded at the sides. The neck is long, strong, expanding to the nape. Legs long, with muscular ankles. They are not very wide, they bend well in the joints. Spurs are solid, deeply set, the rear finger is snug against the ground. Males and females outwardly practically do not differ, except that chickens have a better design of the back and a fan-shaped tail. Breed The Old English fighting temperamental, mobile, cocky. Easily adapts to any conditions of existence. Cocks are friendly to their masters, they negatively regard rivals.
• Kulangi. The rooster breed (photo) is widespread in the countries of Central Asia. Such a bird is characterized by a flat vertical supply of the trunk, a strong constitution, a small, well-honed beak. The neck is long, sinewy, slightly arched forward. Head small, strong, slightly flattened laterally. Scallop small, cylindrical. Wings are small, fit tightly to the body. Color of plumage of salmon, light brown and black tones. The legs are tall, powerful, constantly in a widely diluted position. Behind there are sharp and very strong spurs. The color of the paws is light yellow, often with fine black pigmentation. Live weight of cocks - 4-7 kg. Due to their natural features, the roosters of this breed are very controversial, do not tolerate the neighborhood of other breeds. The bird is adapted to training and is capable of developing the necessary fighting qualities.
• New England battleship modern. It was bred in England in 1850. During the last century, after imposing a veto on cockfighting, it represents a decorative type of graceful structure. Cocks of the breed of the New England battleship modern are small. Weight - 2,0-3,5 kg. The body is wide, tapers towards the waist. Plumage is short, angular, well defined and backward shoulders. The back is flat, strongly lowered, the neck is long. The wings are placed high, close to the body. The tail is narrow, small.

Fighters from the East

• Vietnamese fighting. Extremely rare breed, numbering several hundred specimens. Distributed only in Vietnam. The bird is broad-bodied, rather compact (weighing 3-4 kg), with a small tail and short wings. A characteristic feature of the Vietnamese fighting breed is a hypertrophic crest and unrealistically short legs with short fingers. The specific structure of the paws is due to the purpose of the bird, which was used not only for fighting, but also for the production of meat. Currently, the breed is bred as meat and ornamental.

• Tuzo. Ancient Japanese breed, rare enough. Excited exclusively for cockfights. Cockerels are small, elegant, have a straight posture and well-developed tail with scant plumage. Petushki have an average weight of 1.2 kg. Color plumage - black, with a reflux of green.

• Shamo. In translation from the Japanese "fighter". One of the best representatives of the fighters' breed of cocks, photo and description of which cause considerable interest in fans of cockfights. It is divided into 3 types: dwarfish, medium, large. A tall muscular breed with tight adjoining meager plumage, a practically vertical posture, a small head on the back of the head, and a predatory gloomy look of deep-set eyes. Chest with protruding bare bone, convex, wide. On the long broad back is a rare plumage. Short wings are slightly elevated in front, with well-marked bare bones. The tail is not wide, with curled feathers of the braids. Legs with sharp spurs, strong. Advantages of the breed are endurance, strength, muscularity. Roosters of the shamo breed are very aggressive, constantly rushing into battle, in which they act thoughtfully, persistently, persistently, fighting to the last. Never back down. They give in to training, they need to be carried out.

• Malayan. This breed is very ancient, with more than 3000 years of history. There is a version that its ancestors are long extinct wild giant chickens. Roosters are characterized by a rough dense constitution, a vertically placed body, a small head flattened from the sides, well developed superciliary arches, which gives a stern look. The neck is long, the wings protrude in the shoulders. The comb is small, the earrings are almost undeveloped, the beak is thick, short, curled. The back is long, wide, to the tail sloping. Dense plumage of walnut-brown and brown color.

Domestic wrestlers

• Orel. A unique domestic breed, which is currently bred for the most part for exhibitions. Roosters are aggressive, very strong. Advantages: high vitality, endurance and unpretentiousness in cultivation. Distinctive features of the Oryol cocks are tall strong legs, a peculiarly curved long neck with rich plumage, a spherical scallop, overhanging arched bows, a yellow short beak that gives the bird a predatory look. The crest is small, low situated, sprouted with bristly small feathers. There is a light brown beard and tanks. The tail is well feathered. The feathering of various tones: scarlet, white, mahogany, calico, considered the most attractive. The average weight of cocks is 3.1 kg; The best specimens reach 4.5 kg and above.

About representatives of the meat breed of cocks

Roosters of meat breed in relation to representatives of other directions of cultivation are characterized by rather large sizes, horizontally delivered, stocky body, thick short legs, loose plumage and calm character.

• Adler. Productive hardy breed, perfectly adapting to any conditions and characterized by medium build and fleshy forms. Roasters of the Adler breed are characterized by a slightly curved beak, medium length of the neck, a long body, a small tail, and wings pressed to the trunk. They are friendly. Trustful. To the trough will be suitable only after the "ladies" are saturated. Live weight of cocks - up to 4 kg.
• Langstauen. The breed is rather unusual, it is bred in China, it is widely spread all over the planet. Bird langstang has an attractive appearance, characterized by good endurance, which allows it to adapt to any, even unfavorable conditions of detention. The main signs of the breed are: a tall large trunk, a dense muscle mass, a narrow small head, a cone-shaped tail, a well-feathered shin. Langstans are found in three types: blue, white and black. White representatives of the breed do not contain impurities of other colors and shades. Roosters of this color may have yellow feathers. Black langstans have completely black plumage with a green tint. Blue roosters have a blue coloring of plumage, brown-black eyes and a black beak.
• Magyar. This breed of roosters is bred in Hungary and belongs to one of the best. Fast-growing bird with good muscle mass. The live weight of cocks is 2.5-3.0 kg. Domestic birds need to be well fed, otherwise the build-up of the mass may slow down significantly. The bird of the Magyar breed is characterized by magnificent feathering, visually increasing it in size. The back is wide, large, smoothly turning into a magnificent tail with long braids, located in relation to the body at an acute angle. The abdomen is wide, roundish, and full chest. Wings that are close to the body, in relation to the back, are placed horizontally. The head is small, unrestricted.
• Brahma. An amazing large breed, which is the result of a long selection of poultry farmers from different countries. Related to the meat direction, such a bird due to the chic appearance is more grown for decorative purposes. The cock of the Brama breed is characterized by a majestic posture, a high body, a large fleshy constitution, powerful rounded wings, red-orange eyes, a strong yellow beak. Rich plumage of light and dark tones with a contrasting collar, paws densely covered with feathers. The weight of the roosters is about 4.5 kg. The meat is coarse, with high commodity and taste qualities.
• Plymouth is striped. The breed was bred in the state of Plymouthrock (USA) in the second half of the 19th century. With the existence of several varieties (gray, grouse, black, pale yellow, etc.), the white variety is mainly used in industrial production. Striped species are grown because of the decorative appearance. Plymouthrock is characterized by a calm character, strong massive physique, very viable and unpretentious to the conditions of detention. The average weight of cocks is 3.5-4.6 kg.
• The Jersey giant. Roosters of this relatively young breed, which has not yet turned hundreds of years old, are classified as rare and are the largest in the world. The bird is hardy and strong. By nature calm. Weight of cocks - up to 5,5-6,0 kg. Head large, wide, with a vertically arranged crest. The beak is not very long, but sturdy. Eyes bulging, dark brown. Earrings, earlobes, scallop bright red. The body is dense, the chest protrudes forward. The wings are medium, adhere tightly to the body. The jersey giant looks like a decoration of the roosters of the breed. Rich and magnificent, in relation to the back, it is located at an angle of 45 °.

Broilers are a bird for domestic farming

• Broiler. It is the result of crossing such a breed of cocks as white Cornish (meat direction) and white Plymouthrock (meat meat). Roosters are characterized by a broad chest, powerful strong legs and a snow-white color of plumage. Above the strong massive beak there is a bright red small crest. Lobes of ears of the same color. Have a high ability to quickly gain weight, at the age of 40 days the average weight is about 2.5 kg.
• Foxy Chick (or red broiler). Roosters of this breed are distinguished by an unusual color of plumage, reminiscent of fox fur (from tan to fire-red). Outwardly the bird is squat, dense in shape, short. The average weight of cocks reaches 6 kg, which is a fairly high figure. The meat is tender and juicy, with a minimum percentage of fat. The breed is undemanding in care and easily adapts to different conditions of detention.

About French bettas

• Faverol. An attractive view with lush feathers of legs and sideburns on the head, derived in France. The meat is very tasty. The average weight of cocks is 3.2-3.8 kg.
• Barbozyo. A breed of ancient French origin. Large roosters of barbozyo breed are characterized by black, with greenish tinge feathers, gray legs, strongly developed crest. The average weight is from 4.5 kg.
• The Bresse of Gallic. Cocks of white-colored meat with blue legs and bright red comb are the national treasure of France and are considered the most delicious on the planet. The image of the Gallic rooster is even minted on the coins of this country, whose inhabitants are sensitive to the bird of such a breed and grow it according to strictly defined rules. Bress Gallic cocks are subject to castration, after which they do not trample on chickens, do not sing, have a good appetite, and therefore gain weight. With good care, the white cock (Gallia Bresse breed) can grow to 5 kg. An excellent replacement for famous broilers, however, at a cost several times exceeds them.

About the Kuchin breed

• Kuchinskaya. A widespread breed of meat direction. Strongly rounded broad chest, medium wings, neck with voluminous, almost covering the shoulders of the bird collar. Legs of medium length, firm. Roosters of the Kuchin breed are characterized by a moderately long, well-bent down beak and crest, thick at the base and clearly divided into 5 prongs. The color of the plumage is subdivided into fringed and double contoured. Birds are optimal for keeping on small farmsteads and huge factories. Quickly gain weight, giving a high rate of meat yield. The average weight of the cockerel is about 3.8 kg.

Black kohinkin

• Cochin. It is bred in China. The meat-type bird is now grown for decorative and exhibition purposes. Characterized by magnificent plumage covering the entire body and limbs (including the toes), with the formation of lush "panties" at the ends. The shape of the body is round, spherical. Coloring white, blue, fawn, partridge, but the most popular is the black cock. The Cochinchin breed tends to become obese. Cold resistant. Live weight of males is from 4,5 to 5,5 kg.