Heritage breed 6 of 20
Aseel
Also known as Asil, this ancient breed is recognized for its distinctive athletic build, confident bearing, and long cultural history.
Breed profile
What makes the Aseel distinctive
- Origin
- Indian subcontinent
- Traditional role
- Ancient game-type breed
- Known for
- Strength, upright carriage, and close feathering
At our Kentucky hatchery
Our plan for this breed
The Aseel is one of the 20 breeds planned for our rebuilding conservation hatchery.
Our approach centers on natural mothering: chicks are hen hatched and hen raised until they are feathered out and weaned at about five weeks.