Pavlovsky Chickens: reviews. The best breed of chickens

We have chickens of different breeds in our country. Some of them are withdrawn in Russia, some are exported abroad. In any case, when purchasing poultry, you should be aware of the advantages or disadvantages of a particular breed. Further in the article we will talk about the most popular of them. And let's start with the Pavlovian chickens - the most original decorative breed in the country.

Crested Beauty

Pavlovsky chickens are one of the oldest decorative native breeds. These are very unpretentious small chickens with an unusual exterior. It is thanks to the beautiful appearance that this breed enjoys such popularity, not only in our country, but in the whole world. At the moment there are only two of its varieties - golden and silver.

History of the breed

Researchers do not have a single opinion about the origin of these wonderful chickens. Some believe that they are descendants of representatives of Persian rocks, others - Turkish, others are sure that this is a mixture of ordinary Russian chickens and cochins. In any case, this breed was first brought to the All-Russian Acclimatization Exhibition from the village of Pavlovsky, Nizhny Novgorod province. Hence its name. There was this event in 1878. And in 1899 the committee of the International Poultry Exhibition declared this species to be the national decorative breed of Russia.

At the same time, two of its versions were officially recognized: silver and golden. Later, in 1905, black Pavlov chickens were also identified as an independent breed. This variety was called the Siberian horseman.

After the revolution, the remarkable breed that we are considering has almost completely disappeared in the country. Revive it began only in the 80's in Leningrad (VNIIGR). Modern farmers have appreciated the remarkable qualities of the breed, and today it can be purchased for divorce in the chicken farms.

Exterior

Appearance Pavlovsky chickens have, as already mentioned, quite a peculiar. Especially charming is their large curled crest in the form of a helmet. The owners of the luxurious "accessory" are not only males, but also chickens. Plumage in the representatives of this breed is bright, contrasting - on a golden or silvery background black dense spots. In addition to the helmet, the spectacular exterior of the Pavlovian hens gives a magnificent feathering on the legs, stretched back in the form of spurs.

The poultry chickens' body (golden and silvery) is well developed, characterized by massiveness, but rather elegant. Their tail is raised quite high and curled. Scallop and earlobes almost absent. The head of both chickens and cockerels is small, freely rounded.

Features of the breed

Chickens Pavlov (photos you can see on this page) - by nature the birds are dapper, very mobile and trustful. They are bred mainly because of the beautiful appearance. Of course, you can get from them and meat and eggs. However, in the first case, breeding will be unprofitable because of the small size of the bird. The adult Pavlovian cockerel weighs only about two kilograms, the chicken is no more than one and a half. Yaytsenoskost this breed is also not particularly large - about 180 eggs per year.

Care of Pavlovsky chickens

Pavlovskaya breed of chickens is popular with farmers also because it differs unpretentiousness. Care is primarily in proper feeding and maintenance. In general, Pavlovian chickens are bred in exactly the same way as the bird of any other egg-bearing or decorative breed. On the specifics of their content and talk more.

What should be a barn

The shed for these chickens is not too high. They do not need too much space. For a dozen chickens there is enough shed 3х3 m. Its height should not exceed 2 m, otherwise the bird will be cold in winter. It is desirable to warm the building. The cheapest option is a frame structure with walls built with mineral wool. When building it, it is important to ensure that there are no cracks or holes left anywhere that the ferret could crawl through.

The floors of the coop can be adobe or wooden on the logs. The concrete chickens will be cold. The floors should be covered with hay, straw or sawdust. Pavlovsky chickens differ not too large in size and poorly retain heat. Therefore, it is better for them to equip a heated dwelling. Such low temperatures, like ordinary chickens, they do not tolerate.

You must make a window in the henhouse. For normal development, the bird needs sunlight and fresh air. In one of the walls it is necessary to arrange an access door with a heated door. On its outer side, a small courtyard is fenced off.

How to equip a chicken coop

Nases, feeders and nests should be done, guided by certain rules. In this case, and the chickens will be more convenient, and the owners are easier to take care of them. Nasties are usually installed at a height of about 80 cm. Do not place them under the windows, otherwise the bird will get cold.

Nests can be nailed to the walls next to the perches or simply set on the floor. The optimum size is 35x30x30 cm. Inside, they are lined with hay or straw. It is advisable to put the deceptions inside - white stones that have the shape of an egg. In this case, the home chickens will not bite the real ones.

Feeders are best set on the legs. If you raise them slightly above the ground, the chickens will scatter the food less. Above, above each feeding trough, a "turntable" is installed. To make it, take two blocks and attach a pole to them so that it rotates around its axis. Further the construction is attached to the trough from the top. This is the simplest device necessary for the chicken not to climb into the feeder and leave no litter in it.

Feeding

Two-thirds of the diet of layers should be coarse fodder - grains, grains, bran, mixed fodder. Also these birds are fed with pouches. For this, carrots, beets, potatoes, apples, cut nettle, cabbage, etc. are rubbed into a basin, then add a little white bread and bran. The resulting mixture is poured and added to it a little chalk and flour - fish or meat. There are also special mixtures designed to increase egg production. You can add them. In the morning and in the evening the bird is fed with grain. Mashanka is given at lunch. In addition, from time to time you should throw the leaves of cabbage, beets, carrot leaves, nettles, etc., to the chickens in the courtyard.

Reviews about the Pavlovian chickens

Of course, hardly anyone will breed this breed seriously to get eggs or meat. However, the reputation of the most beautiful in Russia - if not in the world - is preserved for her until now. This is actually very spectacular poultry - Pavlov chickens. Reviews about them are often just enthusiastic. Especially in women. Keep and bred these hens usually just as decorative. With regard to the complexity of care, most farmers agree that this bird is not only very unpretentious, but also friendly.

The breed is also of interest to farmers because it was revived only recently. In 1988, at an auction in Italy, a couple of Pavlovian hens were sold for 2.5 million dollars! Of course, now, when breed breeding employs quite a lot of farms around the world, it costs much less - no more than 200-300 rubles per head. Therefore, buy yourself a couple of these handsome men for their own pleasure and in order to cause envy and delight from friends and acquaintances, any summer resident can afford.

Some believe that breeding such a species as the Pavlovian breed of chickens is an occupation, to all else, yet quite profitable. The fact is that chickens, hatching eggs and adult birds buy very much even willingly. Therefore, many keep them for divorce and sale.

With regard to the characteristics of care, then, despite the unpretentiousness of attention to yourself, this bird, like any other living creature, of course, requires. As mentioned above, the shed for it, most likely, will have to be properly insulated. In addition, to reduce the risk of disease in winter, many farmers advise giving these chickens special supplements. However, in general, their immunity is assessed as very stable.

Other interesting domestic breeds

There are many species of domestic birds that are bred in Russia and known all over the world. Next, in all details, let us consider what features are different and what is valued for the best domestic breeds of chickens. With the photos that will be presented in this article, you will be able to appreciate their advantages.

Moscow chickens

They brought this breed to the economies of the Moscow region in the last century. Its ancestors are brown leggorns, Hampshires and Jurlows. Approved the Moscow breed of chickens was in 1980. Breed this bird for meat and eggs. In addition, it is used for crossing with chickens of egg breeds when breeding hybrids. The crosses obtained are very productive. For example, from hybrids it is possible to receive about 250 eggs a year. Meat is characterized by simply excellent taste qualities.

The plumage of Moscow chickens is very beautiful - dark and gold. In chickens yellow-brown is only the neck, in the males - a similar color is present and on the back. The first can gain weight up to 2.3 kg, the second - up to 3.5 kg.

Adler silver chickens

A breed of meat-egg direction, bred in the city of Adler by crossing several varieties: New Hampshires, Russian white, Jurlovsk, May Day and white Plymouth. It is characterized by high productivity and unpretentiousness. Growth in these chickens is average, and the body is compact, with good meat forms. The feathering of the Adler breed of chickens is bright. The tail is round with short braids. The head and in chickens and males is of medium size.

Adult chickens reach a weight of 2.8 kg, roosters - up to 4 kg. The eggplant of Adler chickens is slightly lower than that of Moscow ones - about 180 eggs per year. Their meat is a light shade and is considered very tasty. Among other things, adler chickens are used as producers when breeding breeds of meat direction. At the moment they are considered very promising.

Pushkin Chickens

In terms of productivity, this variety refers to the egg direction. Approved Pushkin breed of chickens was in 2007. The color of the feather in the hens is white, with black stripes, in the cockerels - with dark spots. The tail is set vertically, the legs are long, and the scallop is neat, upright.

The Pushkin breed of hens is prized mainly for unpretentiousness, coupled with good productivity. From one layer a year, you can get up to 220 eggs. Adult cocks of this breed weigh 2.5 kg, chickens - 2 kg. Despite the fact that too much meat can not be obtained from the breeding of this bird, they also lead them to this end. The fact is that the carcass of an adult has an excellent presentation.

The Kuchinskaya Jubilee

Another unpretentious and productive breed. Brought at the Kuchinsky plant in the Moscow suburbs. Parental breeds were Austrolorp, striped Plymouth, Livonian chickens, brown leggorn. In terms of productivity, the breed is meat-egg oriented. The feathering of the body at the Kuchin jubilee reddish, the tail is raised black.

Chickens of the breed "Jubilee" at the moment are considered the most suitable for the village breeding. However, you can keep them in cages. These are very unpretentious birds, which do not require too much care. One of their most interesting features is that they do not reduce egg production, even at a temperature of +3 degrees. Therefore, they can be kept in unheated coops. The only thing - at the same time the litter needs to be made thicker (at least half a meter). With the provision of walking, these chickens easily find food, while leaving quite far from home.

Breeding of birds of this breed can be done both in a natural way and with the help of an incubator. Jubilee chickens are born healthy and strong. The attack on this breed is very small. Kuchinsky hens are caring mothers, they willingly accept artificially bred toddlers.

Yaytsenoskost this breed is very good. But only if the birds are not overfed. Less laying eggs lay also when there are too many cocks. You need to know about this. For 13 chickens, only one cockerel is needed. In a year from one Kuchinskaya laying hen you can get up to 220 eggs.

Breed these birds and meat. They are very tasty. Kuchinki breeds gain weight to 2.6 kg, males - up to 3.7 kg.

Orel chickens

This is one of the oldest decorative breeds of chickens from all the breeds we have in the country. For sure, nothing is known about its origin. According to one version, brought her to Russia once long ago from Persia. According to the opinion of other researchers, the Oryol breed of hens was brought out by none other than Count Orlov. In the 19th century this bird was kept in many farms.

These chickens are very beautiful, differing in their original coloration. In addition, they can be bred for obtaining eggs, as well as for meat. The body of the Orel breeds is tall, and the legs are strong. Their feathering can be different. Most often, white, calico, scarlet, mahogany and black hens are bred . One of the distinctive features of the breed is the presence of a beard and thick tanks. A characteristic feature of their exterior is also a long neck. In this case, the back is very strongly inclined towards the tail.

Cocks of the Orel breed can reach a weight of 4 kg, chickens - 3 kg. The average egg-laying index is 150 pieces per year. In content, the Orel breed of chickens is very unpretentious and well tolerates frosty winters. The disadvantages include, first of all, that it is too late to rush its representatives. In addition, the Oryol chicken very slowly feathers.

Russian white chickens

This breed was bred in Russia in the last century by crossing leggorns with local chickens. At the moment, such popularity, as in the 60's, it does not use. This breed is mainly bred by farmers of Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. Russian breeders continue to work on improving it. From one Russian white hen can get up to 230 eggs per year. Chickens of chickens of this breed do not incubate. They are bred only with the use of incubators. The advantages of the breed include, first of all, resistance to such a common disease as leukemia. The meat of Russian whites is more delicious than that of leggorns. In addition, they are better tolerated lower temperatures. Most often this breed can be found in small farms and on personal farmsteads.

Yurlovsky

Very interesting breed, bred in Russia in the 19th century. The productivity of the Jurlows hens is somewhat lower than that of the bird considered above. In a year, one hen gives only about 160 eggs. Rooster weighs up to 3.3 kg, chicken - up to 2.5 kg. This breed is appreciated mainly for the loud singing of cocks. Once upon a time the price of them depended on the quality of the voice. If the rooster sang to the score of 22, he was considered the best, and he was given a lot of money for it. Individuals who "held a note" to the account of 18, were slightly cheaper. The other males were considered ordinary.

The exterior of these chickens is quite interesting. Coloring plumage black or black with silvery. Legs are thick, very strong and long enough. Color they can have both yellow and black. Most farmers consider this bird unpretentious in its content.

Popular foreign breeds of chickens (with photos)

Of course, not only domestic chickens are bred in our country. Very good productivity may be different and "overseas" bird. For example, it is quite interesting to name the breed of loman brown, derived in Germany. At the moment it is considered one of the most productive. One such chicken can carry up to 300 eggs per year.

Another interesting breed is the Leygorns. These chickens were bred in Italy and brought to Russia at the beginning of the last century. From one layer you can get about 250 eggs per year. At the moment, leggorns are the most common breed in the world. Very often they are used for breeding hybrids with high egg production rates. In Russia today there are more than 20 breeding plants engaged in the improvement of this species and the creation of lines combining it.

Private farmers who breed chickens for sale are also very fond of this breed. The fact is that leggorms well tolerate the content in the cells. The peculiarities of these chickens can be attributed to the fact that in the first year they give much more eggs than the local layers. Further, their productivity in this regard is significantly reduced. Therefore, they are slaughtered for the second year of life.

How to choose the right breed

Thus, we have analyzed the features of the best breeds of chickens that are bred in our country. As for decorative varieties, the choice here is simple. All you need to do is find out how well this or that breed is sold. And, of course, be guided by their own ideas about the beauty of the bird's exterior. Common breeds are chosen taking into account several factors:

• In the direction of productivity. Most often in our time, farmers prefer to start universal meat-egg hens. Sometimes preference is given to the breed itself, sometimes to the hybrid. In the latter case, you can get more meat and eggs, but the bird will have to periodically buy it. The matter is that high productivity of crosses on posterity does not pass.
• According to the conditions of detention. Some breeds of chickens are not too well adapted to the cold Russian climate.
• On laying and weight. Also pay attention to the taste of meat. Eggs in chickens can have a different size, color of the shell and even its thickness. Some breeds rush year-round, some take breaks during moulting. This is also worth considering. In the winter, egg production may decrease, or may it not, it all depends on the specific type and temperature. So the choice can be affected and the degree of insulation shed.

In addition, before acquiring a particular breed, you should find out for which breeding method it is intended. In large and medium-sized farms, chickens are usually kept in cages. Dacha and villagers bred them on a free-range. And, of course, you should choose those breeds of chickens, reviews about which the experienced farmers have positive.