Aseel
Gallus gallus domesticus
✨ Morsom Fakta
Aseel are so densely muscled that they have a higher meat-to-bone ratio than almost any other breed — the breast muscle is so thick and firm that it almost feels like the bird is wearing armour. In the Mughal Empire, Aseel fights were a royal sport attended by emperors including Akbar the Great, and prize Aseel were valued as highly as war horses. The tight feathering is so waterproof that Aseel can survive monsoon rains that would kill softer-feathered breeds.
One of the world's oldest and most ancient breeds, the Aseel (also spelled Asil) is the original fighting fowl of the Indian subcontinent, with a documented history stretching back over 2,000 years in India and Pakistan. Aseel are massively muscled for their size with extremely tight, hard feathering, strong hooked beaks, and pea combs that sit close to the head — all adaptations to combat. They are among the most intelligent and independent of all chicken breeds, with hens noted for their strong maternal instinct and outstanding broodiness. Despite their fighting heritage, Aseel cocks kept with adequate space can be managed, though males are intensely aggressive toward each other and must be kept separately. Recognised by the EE and many national standards.
🏷️ Rase
Aseel (Asil)
💭 Temperament
Intelligent, independent, strong maternal instinct in hens; males aggressive toward each other
📏 Størrelse
Medium (2.3-3.2 kg)
⏳ Levetid
6-10 years
🎨 Farger
Many colours — wheaten, dark, spangled, white, black; extremely hard tight feathering
🌍 Opprinnelse
India and Pakistan — among the oldest breeds in the world; 2,000+ years of documented history
🏠 Habitat
Free-range with adequate space; intolerant of close confinement with other males
🍽️ Kosthold
High-protein diet; active forager
🎯 Formål
Ornamental
🥚 Eggfarge
Tinted
👑 Kammtype
Pea
🏅 EE-klasse
Large Fowl