General Information

Species

Poultry-Fowl

Synonym

Kwakman, Coman, Koman

Breeding Tract

Ukhrul, Tamenglong, Bishnupur, Thoubal, Imphal West, Chandel, Churachandupur, Senapati, Imphal East (Manipur)

Comment On Breeding Tract

Kaunayen Chicken Are Distributed In Whole Of The Imphal Valley Comprising Of Thoubal, Imphal West, Imphal East And Bishnupur Districts Of Manipur. Some Birds Are Also Available In Hill Region. The Soil Cover Can Be Divided Into Two Broad Types, Viz. The Red Ferruginous Soil In The Hill Area And The Alluvium In The Valley. The Valley Soils Generally Contain Loam, Small Rock Fragments, Sand And Sandy Clay, And Are Varied.

Main Use

Game-Fighting

Comment On Main Use

Contribute A Lot In Generating Income For The Poultry Keepers Due To Its Fighting Qualities. These Birds Are Prized For Their Martial Qualities. Fighter Cocks Are Also Traded With Breeders From Neighbouring Countries

Origin

Indigenous Chicken. The Word Kaunayen Is A Combination Of Two Words – Kauna And Yen. In Manipuri Language, Kauna Means Kick/Fighting And Yen Means Hen/Poultry. Since These Are Fighting Type Birds, Hence Named As Kaunayen.

Herd Book Or Rigister Established

No

Breed Societies(If Any)

No

Adaptability To Environment

Adapted To Local Conditions

Morphology

Normal

Normal

Plumage Pattern

Patchy In Males And Solid In Females

Plumage Colour

Black

Comb Type

Pea

Skin Colour

White

Shank Colour

Yellow

Egg Shell Colour

Light Brown