Features of black chickens
There are many breeds of chickens, therefore they are classified according to such characteristics as price, number of eggs per year, weight, adaptability to the climate of young and adult birds. External signs are also important: plumage, egg color, ridge shape, the appearance of chickens. All these features helped to divide chicken breeds into meat, meat and egg, egg, decorative and fighting. Black chicken breeds are just as popular as white or variegated. Each breed has its own characteristics and disadvantages. To understand how black and white chickens differ and which breed is more profitable, you need to know about the smallest features of the distinctive features.
Breeds of black chickens
Today there are about 700 chicken breeds and their wide variety of hybrids. In Russia, on average, there are about 100 breeds of different colors, groups and sizes. Some species disappear every year. Due to the fact that the household is fading into the background, farms and poultry farms are becoming smaller. In the city, non-natural and broiler products are starting to dominate.
Moscow black breed of chickens
The Moscow black chicken is heavy, gives tasty meat, and has a high level of egg production.
Youngsters are healthy and unpretentious in terms of keeping and feeding.
It is interesting that the representatives of this breed have relatives - Moscow white chickens, which were bred in the mid-60s with similar characteristics.
The breed itself is quiet and resistant to various stresses. It produces a lot of eggs per year, as a result, you can get a lot of delicious chicken meat in the output. The breed is versatile, unpretentious, and this is the main reason why farmers keep it.
Feathered appearance is very elegant and decorative. Moscow black has the following characteristics:
- The size is small, with a wide back and an elongated body.
- Lush black mane on a thick but short neck. The beak is black, large, with large buffy eyes. The ridge does not fall, the teeth are clearly separated.
- Legs are not short, dark gray shades prevail in roosters, but black in chickens.
- The wings are medium-sized, abundantly covered with plumage.
- The color of the females is pure black, with iridescent copper plumage on the neck. In males, ocher tones predominate in the upper body and on the wings. Emerald color shimmers in the lower abdomen and chest.
The nature of the birds is adequate, they take root in any area, they are unpretentious. They begin to rush early: from 5 months. 180 eggs of light brown color are produced per year. Chickens do not have the instinct to hatch eggs on their own, therefore, if you continue to breed this breed, you will need at least one incubator.
The live weight of the chicken is up to 2.7 kg, the roosters weigh 1 kg more: 3.7 kg. The meat is juicy and much better than regular poultry. To increase the herd, they take birds that are not the heaviest, otherwise egg production falls. It is necessary to take chickens of a medium size so that the mass increases during the incubation process.
Pantsirevskaya breed of chickens
The Pantsirevskaya breed was bred in 1960.Has a record high egg production and high weight. Distributed in Eastern Europe. She is considered to be one of the most revered for her qualities and characteristics.
The appearance of such chickens is nothing special. They have black plumage, a beautiful erect crest, a short neck with a small head and developed wings. Roosters look like real beauties: a long large tail, powerful legs, a deep developed chest and a beautiful comb with separated teeth.
The birds are quiet but hardy. They quickly acclimatize, feel comfortable in any eastern territory. Very neat and easy to get along with other poultry. Egg production is one of the highest: 250 eggs per year. The birds give the same hardy young growth. Meat and eggs have a rich but delicate flavor.
Breed Russian black bearded
Russian black bearded breed, which is also called lordly, has an unusual color and appearance. It was bred at the end of the twentieth century. It has a high level of egg production, has tasty meat, but now it has increasingly become divorced as decorative breed.
The appearance of chickens is different from normal breeds. The head is large, with a small but thick beak. The tail is gray-black in color and has a slight curve. The eyes are large with a brown iris. The ridge is medium in size, without pronounced teeth. The earrings are long, as is the beard in the form of an arc. It is very heavy and ends in the middle of the neck. The tail is beautiful, slightly combed, as well as on the neck. The body itself is small, but with a wide back. Chickens are similar in appearance to roosters, but look more feminine.
The peculiarity of such a breed of black chickens as the Russian Bearded is that it very easily adapts to any climate, especially to such a cold one as in Russia. Due to the frost resistance of these birds, it is possible not to insulate the chicken coop much. Walking should be constant: these are freedom-loving birds, they need a lot of space.
Pets easily get along with representatives of other breeds and even species, they are non-aggressive, calm, peaceful. Up to 220 eggs are given a year, but it all depends on proper nutrition and maintenance. The eggs are medium in size, light brown.
These chickens also have disadvantages: it is better to breed chickens in the spring, as they fledge for a long time and can simply freeze. The body of young animals is vulnerable, so you need to monitor the diet and follow all the rules of keeping.
Chickens of the Brama Dark breed
The Brama Dark breed is one of the most beautiful representatives of its kind, belonging to meat and decorative productivity groups. It was bred in 1875. Previously, this breed was distinguished by its larger size and higher egg production. Now, due to many breeding, chickens have lost their former productivity, so they are no longer used as broilers. They have become more decorative and adorn the master's courtyards.
The peculiarity of these chickens is that they do everything royally. They walk smoothly, calmly. These are very balanced birds. Unpretentious, get along with any birds. Their egg production is low: 170 eggs per year. The average weight of birds is up to 4.7 kg. Roosters are larger than females.
Brahma Dark is unpretentious to complementary foods, does not require long walks, rushes well in winter and decorates the master's yard.
The appearance of chickens of the Brama Dark breed is truly royal. The chicken differs from the rooster in appearance: it has a round forehead, a wide open chest, a strong yellowish beak, a long neck, but small eyes, an upward looking tail and long strong legs covered with feathers. The plumage is lush, gray in color, but not very dense. This breed differs from others. In roosters, the color and structure of the body is similar to that of chickens, but the back and shoulders are silvery. The rest of the body is covered with black plumage with a green tint. That is why this breed is bought most often and is very popular among poultry farmers.
Breed of chickens Ayam Chemani
The most famous black breed of chickens. Refers to rare and decorative species.The main difference from any other type of chickens is that their internal organs and bones are also black, like the skin, plumage, beak and crest. Ayam Chemani were bred in Indonesia, and the name of the breed is translated as "black chicken". The egg production level is average, but the meat is very tasty. Because of its decorative appearance, the breed is among the rare, buying chickens will cost $ 200-300 in Indonesia. In other countries, the price can rise 10 times.
The appearance of the birds is unique. They are completely black in color. Their beak, wings, scallop, meat, skin, and even bones are black.
Ayam chemani are miniature in size. The rooster can weigh up to 3 kg. Egg production is low, up to 100 eggs per year, weighing 50 g each. The birds are unpretentious, valued for their appearance and taste. The breed is rare, but original. That is why more and more farmers are starting to buy and breed the Ayam Chemani breed.
Yurlovskaya vociferous breed of chickens
Yurlovskaya vociferous - breed included in the list of the oldest. It was developed in the central part of Russia more than 2 centuries ago. Birds can lay eggs and produce meat. It is not known what breeds were crossed, but it is assumed that they included fighting breeds. This is hinted at by the appearance of Yurlovskaya vociferous: an elongated posture and highly developed brow ridges. The bird looks stern and warlike.
The main advantage of the Yurlovskaya vociferous breed is its live weight and egg size. Average egg production per year: 170 pieces. One egg weighs more than 85 g, the color is dark brown. The mass of birds is from 4 to 4.5 kg. Chicks hatch well, with good nutrition and care, 90% reach maturity. The poultry meat is very juicy and tasty.
Their feature is a powerful, sturdy body and tail, similar to a squirrel. Long neck, small head, roosters have a raised and rounded body. The brow ridges, which are strongly developed, give a severe appearance. The plumage can be black with dark brown blotches.
In the content, these birds are more whimsical in comparison with the above breeds. Yurlovskaya vociferous - aggressive and unstable bird. Better to give her a separate chicken coop, with a spacious area for walking. Such a bird does not get along well with other birds because of its peculiar character. Representatives of the species are freedom-loving, nimble and active in their disposition.
Conclusion
There are many different breeds in the world, all of them are somewhat different, and in some ways similar. Each farmer, choosing a particular breed of chickens, will make a start not only on its appearance, but also on which productivity group the breed belongs to, what level of egg production it has, live weight, like winged birds get along with other birds. How to breed a particular bird, what conditions are needed, what to feed and what additives to give.
It is necessary to take into account the climate in which the individual will live, how it is acclimatized to it, what is its state of health and mood. All these breeds are different, but unique in their own way. For some, the main thing is the productivity of chickens, and for someone - decorativeness, decoration of the yard. Which breed to opt for depends solely on personal preference.