Wheaten Aseel

Breed Facts

• Poultry Show Class: All Other Standard Breeds, Orientals Class
• Weights: Hen—–4 lbs
  Rooster—–5 1/2 lbs
  Pullet—-3 lbs
  Cockerel—-4 1/2 lbs
• Purpose and Type: Ornamental, meat; Exhibition
• Egg Shell Color: Cream or Tinted
• Egg Production: Poor
• Egg Size: Small
• Temperament: Aggressive
• Fertility Percentage: 40-55%
• Broody: Setter
• Mating Ratio: 4 Females to 1 Male
• Roost Height: 4 to 6 feet
• Country of Origin: India
• APA: Yes, Female was Recognized by the Standard of Perfection in 1996 and male in 1998.
• TLC: Threatened Status, Considered a sustainable heritage chicken breed
• Breeder Farm Source: Cackle Hatchery® Poultry Breeding Farm has been developing our bloodline or strain of pure Wheaten Aseel (Asil) since 1996.