Asil

General Description: Large (1.35Kg-2.7Kg)  Bantam (910g-1.13Kg)
Probably the oldest known breed of gamefowl, having been bred in India for over 2000 years.
A powerful and muscular bird with strong beak, thick muscular neck and powerful legs, together with a pugnacious temperament and stubborn refusal to accept defeat.

Main Colours:
No fixed colours, but red, grouse, wheaten are common.

       

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