Sports breeds of chickens are considered one of the oldest breeds. They began to breed in Central Asia, where the culture of cockfighting originated.
For this purpose, particularly strong and hardy birds were selected. This breed can be called chickens Luttiher.
Luttiher chickens were produced from the Kubalai breed. The ancestors of this breed were brought to Europe by the Portuguese and Spaniards around the XVI century.
However, there is another version of the origin of the breed. Experts believe that the direct relative of the Luttihers is the Philippine breed of chickens Manilos and Malay chickens with a pea comb.
Breeding the ancestors of chickens Luttiher engaged breeders from Belgium, working in the area Luttiher. Their main goal was the breeding of a large and hardy bird with massive shoulders and beautiful even posture.
At the same time, it should have strong claws and tight thin plumage. The official standard Luttiherov was established only in 1983 by farmers in Germany.
Description Luttiher
In appearance, Luttiher chickens are distinguished by well-pronounced musculature and tight posture. These birds are very strong, so they easily stand in any battles.
At the same time, they have large legs with sharp and large claws. In addition, they are distinguished by a gloomy facial expression and a quarrelsome character.
Breed signs of the rooster
- The body is massive and broad-shouldered torso with an extended posture.
- The neck is strong and elongated, set vertically, the plumage is narrow and in length reaches the shoulders of the bird.
- The head is a powerful skull, eyebrows bulge strongly.
- The face is black or purple.
- The comb is simple, sometimes it can be shortened by a rooster.
- Earrings - very poorly developed, red.
- Auricles - small, red.
- The beak is strong and slightly curved.
- Eyes - sit high, do not protrude from the sockets, have a dark color.
- Chest - bulges slightly forward, wide; the chest bone is elongated.
- The back is wide and long, falling obliquely with narrow plumage over the entire surface.
- Wings - tight to the body, long.
- The tail is long, has braids, is open and angled to the broad back.
- The stomach is tucked up, slightly covered with feathers.
- Ankles - long and strong, pushed forward.
- Legs - long, bony, stand straight, spurs are well developed.
- Fingers - elongated, have strong claws.
- Plumage - rough.
Appearance of chicken
Chicken Luttiher is characterized by flat posture.. The face of dark birds can be almost black. The rest of the features of the chicken are very similar to the rooster.
Differences are recorded only with the basic sex characteristics. In the hen breed Luttiher the crest may lie, but the standing one is more preferable among breeders.
As for the color of birds, breeders prefer birds with blue plumage. Feathers may be edged, but may also be missing.
The breast of some individuals has an orange tint, and the neck gets a more golden color. It is also possible to breed individuals with a silver neck and an orange back, or completely black and white chickens.
Features
Chickens breed Luttiher easily survive in any climatic conditions. This is especially true for Russian breeders, as unadapted birds often suffer from the harsh winter cold.
Roosters of this breed are characterized by a grumpy character, therefore they often fight. That is why these chickens can be used for cock fightingwhich in some countries are considered interesting entertainment.
As for the Luttiher chickens, they have a well-developed maternal instinct. This allows breeders of chickens not to worry about the safety of eggs and young. Also, do not forget about the good egg production and the presence of large muscle mass, which can then be eaten.
Unfortunately, Luttihera do not tolerate other chickens because of their obstinacy, therefore, they need to be kept in separate enclosures or chicken coops. In addition, breeding such a breed is advised only to professionals.
Content and cultivation
Luttiher chickens are very mobile and frisky birds. They constantly run, jump and dig in the ground.
Because of these breed habits, a comfortable open pen should be set up near the hen house, where the birds will run and warm up after resting on the roost.
The poultry yard should be fenced so that too active chickens do not run away.. Even during the winter walking season, this breed feels great, so you can not be afraid that the birds will freeze over.
Young animals have increased stamina. To all the other things, the care of the hen is added to its brood. That is why Luttiher chickens rarely die, which is a pleasant statistic for each farmer.
However, chickens need to be fed special high protein foods so that they gain muscle mass more quickly. Gradually, the amount of feed should increase, but this should occur on reaching the age of 3-4 weeks.
Specifications
The live weight of the rooster Luttiher is 5 kg, and the hens - 3.5 - 4 kg. In many ways, the amount of muscle mass depends on the quality of the feed.
As for eggs, they are yellow or white in color, and their weight can vary from 55 to 60 g. On average, the year Luttiher chickens carry from 100 to 120 eggs.
For some lovers, chickens are part of their life. Protect your pets from diseases such as bird dyspepsia.
Where to buy in Russia?
Now in Russia it is very difficult to find large poultry farms where this breed is bred. Perhaps you can find private farmers who breed on small farms Luttiherov, but no one can guarantee the purity of the breed.
As a rule, owners of small private farms place their ads on avito.ru sites or on forums, for example, fermer.ru.
Analogs
The breed that most resembles Luttiher chickens is Belgian fight. This breed has also been bred by breeders from Belgium, so it has much in common with the Luttiheras.
However, the Belgian warriors are not as active. They do not need constant walking and a large yard. For them, it is enough to equip a well-ventilated chicken coop, where the birds will live permanently.
Also breed Luttiher can be replaced by Kubalai chickens. They are well adapted to any living conditions, have a pugnacious temper, good egg production and great muscle mass. They can grow even a beginner who is poorly versed in the proper maintenance of the birds.
Conclusion
Hens of breed Luttiher are typical representatives of sports, or fighting, type of hens. They have a strong character, a hardy body and a beautiful exterior.
It is not difficult to grow these chickens, but their breeding is not recommended for those breeders who have never kept the fighting chickens.
