Morphological and morphometric traits of Türkiye's Aseel chicken

Abstract

This research studies Aseel chicken morphology and morphometry from various regions of Türkiye. We used Aseel genotypes to assess the live weight and physical features of 60 female and 58 male subjects of varying ages. We measured brood length, breadth, head and beak width, neck and body length, chest width, depth, and circumference, thigh diameter, length, and depth, and leg length. Males' average live weight, chest circumference, thigh length, and comb length, which affect game efficacy, are 3.23 kg, 37.88 cm, 20.69 cm, and 40.20 mm, respectively. Although there was a statistically significant difference between the gender groups for all evaluated characteristics, there was only a statistically significant difference between the age groups for head width and chest circumference, shank depth, diameter, and length, and live weight (p ≤ 0.05). The observed data exhibited variances across different areas, particularly with regard to the dimensions of the comb, prompting researchers to propose a hypothesis suggesting a potential correlation between these changes and regional temperature disparities. Researchers evaluated Turkish aseels for feather, comb, eye color, markings, and comb type. Medium-weight breeds with hair, earlobes, beards, and spurs Weight and characteristics determine the Turkish aseel breed. Comb structures were shorter, and their live weight was lower than that of other game roosters or aseel kinds. Based on their morphology, domestic aseel males may have a distinct genotype and subtype. Evaluating morphometric characteristics is an important aspect of the research. However, conducting additional comparative research is crucial. Genotyping studies with larger numbers are necessary for greater accuracy.