Country
Specie
ISO3
IND
Language
Hindi
Description
INDIA_CHICKEN_0900_TELLICHERY_12015 The breed derives its name from the name of a place ‘Tellicherry also known as Thalassery’ in Kannur district of Kerala.
Other name
Desi
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
Hen makes lot of sound after laying egg. The eggs are tinted and small to medium in size.
Comb type
single
Shank and foot colour
grey
Plumage colour
self-black
Avian classification
indigenous
Color comments
Plumage color is black with shining bluish tinge on hackle, back and tail feathers. Few birds have golden mixed with bluish feathers on neck. Pattern is solid. Skin is grayish in colour
Weight males
1.62
Weight females
1.24
Other specific visible traits
Comb is red, single and large in size. It is erect in cocks and drooping on the rear side in hens. Wattles are red in colour and medium in size. Ear lobe is mostly red in colour with white markings in some birds.
Herdbook
n
Import
No
Location within country
Kerala: Kozhikode (Calicut), Kannur, Malappuram Pondicherry: Mahe
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
