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The Malay Game is a breed of game chicken. It is among the tallest breeds of chicken, and may stand over 90 cm (36 inches) high. [7]: 158 The Malay is bred principally in Europe, [5] and in Australia and the United States. [2]
Índio Gigante, also known as Indian Giant, is a breed of domestic chicken originally developed in Brazil. [citation needed] It is one of the largest chicken breeds in the world [2], especially in terms of height.
It is a calm and docile breed; the cocks are rarely aggressive. The hens lay very large brown eggs, and are fair layers overall, known particularly as good winter layers. The birds are robust and fairly cold-hardy. The breed's plumage comes in blue as well as black and white; legs are willow in hue. Jersey Giant hens will go broody. [2]
All chickens lay eggs, have edible meat, and possess a unique appearance. However, distinct breeds are the result of selective breeding to emphasize certain traits. Any breed may be used for general agricultural purposes, and all breeds are shown to some degree. But each chicken breed is known for a primary use.
The Barbezieux (French pronunciation: [baʁbəzjø]) is a French breed of chicken. [1] [2] It is one of the tallest chicken breeds native to Europe. [3] The breed, considered rare, was recreated by four chicken breeders between 1980 and 1985. [4] Currently chickens conforming to the standard are raised in its region of origin.
The Taiwanese Game or Taiwan is a breed of large game chicken originating in the island of Taiwan. It is among the largest of chicken breeds, and may exceed 10 kg in body weight. [7] It shows some similarity to large Japanese Shamo birds [8] and, although it does not originate in Japan, may also be known as the Taiwanese Shamo.
A Black Java hen; the Java played a role in the creation of some of the American class breeds, such as the Rhode Island Red. The American Class contains thirteen breeds which originated in Canada or the United States. [1]: 11 All are heavy breeds, and most lay brown eggs; [1]: 11 most are cold-hardy: [2] Buckeye; Chantecler; Delaware; Dominique ...
The Asil or Aseel is an Indian breed or group of breeds of game chicken. It is distributed in much of India, particularly in the states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Odisha; [2] it has been exported to several other countries. Similar fowl are found throughout much of Southeast Asia. [citation needed]