Índio Gigante chicken

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Índio Gigante, also known as Giant Indian, is a breed of domestic chicken (Gallus domesticus) developed in Brazil. Within the genus Gallus, this chicken is one of the largest breeds in the world.

History[]

The Índio Gigante appeared in Brazil from the cross of rooster cockerels with hicks and other breeds of chickens. Over time the breeders were selecting the largest specimens until arriving in the current animals. Currently the breed has a definite pattern and a national association of breeders to better organize the breeding of the breed in the national territory and work on its genetic improvement.

The birds are result from a genetic improvement performed by the cross-breeding of different breeds, such as Shamo and Malay chicken, based on the genetic heritage transmitted by fighting roosters.^[1]

Pattern[]

To be considered an Índio Gigante, the rooster should be at least 105 centimeters (1.05 meters), with a minimum weight of 4.5 kilos adult, and the hen at least 90 centimeters, with a minimum weight of 3 kilos as an adult. In addition to these most striking and visible characteristics, there are characteristics such as plumage, beak, etc., which must be observed according to the official standard.

The measurement of the size of the animal is made from the tip of the nail of the middle finger of the paw to the tip of the beak holding the chicken so that it is fully stretched, usually horizontally, because in this position it is usually calm and easier to measure.

The tallest roosters from elite genetics can reach 124 centimeters.^[2][3]

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