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Nov162023 by Lauro Braganza1 Comment

What is Labuyo Chicken: Profile and Characteristics

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There are two types of "labuyo" in the Philippines. One is hot chili pepper and the other one is a bird called "labuyo chicken" When we hear the word “labuyo”, most of us would immediately refer to “siling labuyo”, the hottest native pepper used as condiment especially with “sawsawan.” But do you know that we have a chicken called “labuyo?” What is Labuyo Chicken? “Labuyo”, or the red junglefowl (Gallus gallus) is a tropical bird in the family Phasianidae. It ranges across much of Southeast Asia and parts of South Asia. Red junglefowl is the primary ancestor of the domestic chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus); the grey junglefowl, Sri Lankan junglefowl, and green junglefowl have also contributed genetic materials to the gene pool of the domesticated chicken. Here in the Philippi...

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Robusta Lionata Chicken Breed Profile and Characteristics

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The “Robusta Lionata” is a breed of broiler chickens developed in 1965 at the Rovigo Pollicoltura Experimental Station. During the selection process, the Orpington and white Ameraucana breeds were used. It is not a breed recognized by the Italian Federation of Poultry Associations, therefore it lacks the standards of this body and is not counted among the standardized breeds. Robusta Lionata Features The breed closely resembles Buff Orpington, except that it has yellow skin and legs, which are traditionally preferred by Italian chicken meat-eaters. It is a large breed, with a simple 5 to 6-point crest. The average weight is 3.8–4.2 kg (8.4–9.3 lb) for roosters and 2.8–3.0 kg (6.2–6.6 lb) for hens. Breed Varieties According to old Italian standards, Robusta Lionata only appears i...

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Narragansett Turkey Breed Profile and Characteristics

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The Narragansett turkey is a breed of domestic turkey native to the United States, descended from the cross between wild and domestic turkeys of Meleagris gallopavo silvestris. According to the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy, the Narragansett turkey is an ancient variety unique to North America. This bird owes its name to Narragansett Bay, New England. The Narragansett turkey is virtually unknown in Europe, where it has never been commercially raised, yet it is among the breeds recognized by the British Poultry Standard. Narragansett Turkey History and Origin The Narragansett turkey is a breed of domesticated turkey that was developed in the United States. It was developed from a cross between the eastern wild turkey and the domestic turkey. It is a unique “historical strain” i...

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Rhode Island Red Chicken Breed Profile and Characteristics

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Rhode Island Red is arguably the most popular American heritage breed in the Philippines. Because of its high demand, many fake RIRs are starting to pop up swindling unsuspected customers. In this article, we are going to explain in detail what you need to know about RIR in the Philippines so the next time you buy you can avoid getting ripped off. Brief History The Rhode Island Red was developed in Rhode Island and Massachusetts in the second half of the nineteenth century, by selective breeding of birds of Oriental origin such as the Cochin, Java, Malay, and Shanghai with brown Leghorn birds from Italy. The characteristic deep red plumage is derived from Malay. The State of Rhode Island celebrated the centenary of the breed in 1954 when the Rhode Island Red Monument was raised at the Wi...

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Grey Gamefowl Fighting Style and the Top Grey Rooster Breeders

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The grey gamefowl or grey rooster (Talisayin) is a very popular color of fighting rooster in the Philippines. There are several bloodlines coming from different breeds and crosses but there are few that stand out from the competition. Gamecock is not just about winning but also about having reliable fighting roosters with bloodlines that stand the test of time and these breeders are well-known owners and developers of grey gamefowl bloodlines. If you are into cockfighting or even online sabong and your favorite color is grey, you should know the origin of the fighting cock before you put your money into a grey hatch rooster. The following are some of the most popular and successful owners and breeders of grey gamefowls. Rafael “Nene” Abello – Bacolod City If you are into sabon...

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Polverara Chicken Breed Profile and Characteristics

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The Polverara chicken, also known as Schiatta or Sciata, is an ancient breed of chickens from the town of Polverara in the province of Padua in Italy. They are very similar to the Brabanter chicken breed from the Netherlands. This traditional Italian breed is on the brink of extinction and survives thanks to a few dedicated breeders Polverara Chicken Characteristics The Polverara is a dual-purpose bird with a V-shaped feathered crest that towers over its head but does not cover its eyes. It has white earlobes, small red watts, a red face, and willow-green legs. This is a medium-sized breed quite similar to the Brabanter. The average breed weight is 2.5 to 2.8 kg (5.5–6.2 lb) for roosters and 1.8 to 2.1 kg (4.0–4.6 lb) for hens. Polverara Chicken Breed varieties Two varieties of ...

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Kosovo Longcrower Chicken Breed Profile and Characteristics

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The Kosovo Longcrower is a breed of chicken native to the Drenica area of Kosovo. Before 2011 it was a difficult breed to find, however, today it has spread throughout Europe. Due to its unique feature (long song), it became very popular with poultry farmers. The roosters will start crowing after six or seven months. Kosovo Longcrower Characteristics The main characteristic of the Kosovo Longcrower is its long song that lasts an average of 20 to 40 seconds, but there are records of roosters that can crow for 60 seconds. In the third year of the bird’s age, the song begins to shorten. It has a V-shaped (feathered) crest that slopes forward. Their beak is yellow (or gold), or even white, while their feet are mostly olive green and gray. The variety that has green feet always has a go...

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What is Peruvian Gamefowl

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The Peruvian gamefowl is one of the most popular bloodlines of fighting cock roosters in the Philippines and is also among the most expensive breeds. In this extremely long article, we have the opportunity to translate and proofread the complete history of the great Peruvian gamefowl. This is quite an interesting yet long story so enjoy reading it. The link to the original Spanish version is provided at teh end of this article. Peruvian rooster went through many stages of improvement until the standard that we have today was achieved, it would be countless to mention the architects of this story of panache and courage. How the Peruvian Gamefowl was Developed The Peruvian fighting cock was developed by a Peruvian named Don Humberto Gregorio Pedraglio Oddone who was born in Lima on Nove...

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What is Siciliana Chicken Breed: Profile and Characteristics

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The Siciliana chicken (not to be confused with the Sicilian chicken recipe), is an ancient breed of chicken native to the island of Sicily in Italy, from which it takes its name. It is the typical light bird of Mediterranean origin, and it is present in different color varieties, but it differs from the other breeds due to the peculiar shape of the crest, known as »coppa«, a characteristic that has made it popular and unique. in the world. Siciliana Chicken Characteristics It is a rustic style chicken, slim and light, with elegant shapes but less showy than other Mediterranean breeds. The Siciliana is a dual-purpose bird, raised for the production of eggs and meat. It has a cup-shaped crest, and the two parts meet at the front and preferably also at the back, its crest has 5 well-defined...

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Lohmann Brown Chicken Profile and Characteristics

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The Lohmann Brown is a variety of chicken, raised specifically for egg-laying productivity. It is of crossbreed origin, selectively bred from lines of Rhode Island Red and White Rock breeds. Lohmann starts to lay at about 19 weeks, producing up to 320 eggs to an age of 72 weeks (one-year production). Eggs are laid nearly daily, normally during the morning time Most Lohmann Browns have a caramel/brown shade of feathers, with white feathers in a pattern around their necks, and white feathers at the tips of their tail feathers. Lohmann Brown and its related line of varieties are among the oldest hybrids developed that are still popular to date. Lohmann Brown was developed by Lohmann Tierzucht, a German breeding company that has its roots way back in 1932. There are four varieties...