Abstract:Kaunayen is an indigenous chicken found in Imphal Valley of Manipur and is reared in the backyard system mainly for cock fighting. These birds have elongated body with long neck and long legs. Broodiness is usual. Plumage colour is black or brown and pattern is generally patchy in males and solid in females. Cocks generally have shinning bluish black feathers on wings, breast, tail and thighs. Neck, breast and thighs are generally bare, hard and rose red coloured in fighting cocks. Comb is red in colour and is… Show more
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