Asil Chicken As a Pet
Posted: Saturday, September 25, 2010
by Kor Rassad
If you are looking for that special pet to complete your family, you might want to consider the Asil chicken. If you have not resided in the country or on a farm, having a chicken as a pet may seem like a strange idea. But if you have the proper facilities to house a chicken, this may be the pet you have been looking for.
This hearty bird can find its origins in Pakistan and India, as far back as 1500 BC. It is a bigger bird when compared to American standards. Their legs and the rest of their body are well-muscled. They have been originally bred for their fighting capabilities. The Asil chickens do not need to be taught how to fight. This is what made them attractive to those that are interested in cockfighting. Naturally, this is not an option today.
Even the chicks are known to fight with each other, so try and separate them when you first start noticing aggressiveness among them. There is not one big generally stated rule of thumb, so it is best to find out an animal's personality and make your decisions from that information. These are behaviors that have been noticed by those that have previously bred them.
But why does the Asil chicken make a good pet? They have the reputation of being very affectionate to the keepers or owners. These chickens are not like the typical egg layers that most people are used to. An Asil chicken will seek affection from their owners, not just food. They are extremely intelligent. And if given a happy home with everything that need then they return that happiness to their owners.
If you want eggs or meat, you might want to look at another breed of chickens. The Asil chicken is known for its ability to sit on and hatch healthy eggs but they are not a big producer of eggs. This breed is also uncommonly healthy for most poultry breeds. They are not stricken by most diseases that plague other chickens.
It is up to you as to whether you choose the Asil chicken as a pet. They may not be a popular as a dog or a cat, but some people are finding them to be quite the family addition. It may be possible to have several around as pets and responsibly breed a few others to those that are looking for an unique little bundle of feathers.
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Top-level comments on this article: (1 total)I like the idea of having one of these chickens as a pet!
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