Índio Gigante

Índio Gigante, also known as Indian Giant, is a breed of domestic chicken originally developed in Brazil.[2] It is one of the largest chicken breeds in the world[3], especially in terms of height.

Índio Gigante
Other namesEnglish: Indian Giant
Country of originBrazil
StandardABRACIG (in Portuguese)
Traits
Weight
  • Male:
    at least 4.5 kilograms[1]
  • Female:
    at least 3 kilograms[1]
Skin coloryellow[1]
Egg colorwhite, beige, red, blue or green [1]
Comb typepea (high or low) or ball[1]
Classification

History

The Índio Gigante originated in Brazil around the late 1980s or early 1990s in the states of Minas Gerais and Goiás.[4]

It was created by crossbreeding large gamecocks — "Malayoid"[5] breeds such as the Shamo and the Malay[6] — with caipira chickens (rustic mixed breeds)[3]; Plymouth Rocks also may have been used in these crosses[2]. Over time, breeders selected the largest specimens, resulting in the current animals.

Currently, the Índio Gigante has a defined standard and a Brazilian association — Associação Brasileira de Criadores de Índio Gigante (ABRACIG) — to better organize the continuation and genetic improvement of the breed.[1] Within the 2020s, ABRACIG expects the Índio Gigante to receive official recognition as the first pure breed of chicken to originate from Brazil.[3]

"Índio Gigante" is Portuguese for "Indian Giant"[7]; "Índio" (Indian) in Brazil refers to indigenous Brazilians and their culture (see also Native American name controversy).[8]

Characteristics

To be considered an Índio Gigante, the rooster should be at least 105 centimeters (1.05 meters), with a minimum weight of 4.5 kilograms as an adult, and the hen should be at least 90 centimeters, with a minimum weight of 3 kilograms as an adult. In addition to these most striking and visible characteristics, there are characteristics such as plumage, beak, etc., which must be observed according to the official standard.

The measurement of the size of the animal is made from the tip of the nail of the middle finger of the paw to the tip of the beak holding the chicken so that it is fully stretched, usually horizontally, because in this position it is usually calm and easier to measure.

The tallest roosters from elite genetics can reach 124 centimeters.[9][10]

Varieties

Within the Índio Gigante breed, varieties have emerged in addition to the main type:

Índio Gigante Urubu (Giant Indian Vulture): Differ from the standard by having black feathers, face, legs, comb, skin and wattles. [11]

Polaca Gigante (Giant Polish): Differ from the standard by having bare necks.[12]

Raçudo Gigante: Differ from the standard by having short beaks giving the appearance of a "round" head.[13]

References
  1. ABRACIG Standard. ABRACIG Standard. Retrieved 15 January 2022.
  2. Feathersite: Índio Gigante. Feathersite: Índio Gigante. Retrieved 15 January 2022.
  3. Galo Índio Gigante é mais caro que touro reprodutor - Compre Rural. Galo Índio Gigante é mais caro que touro reprodutor - Compre Rural. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
  4. Avicultura: Como o índio gigante pode se tornar a primeira raça brasileira. Avicultura: Como o índio gigante pode se tornar a primeira raça brasileira. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
  5. Genetic Relatedness Among Wild, Domestic and Brazilian Fighting Roosters (ResearchGate). Genetic Relatedness Among Wild, Domestic and Brazilian Fighting Roosters (ResearchGate). April 2006.
  6. Galo índio Gigante - Conheça e veja como melhorar o seu galinheiro. Galo índio Gigante - Conheça e veja como melhorar o seu galinheiro. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
  7. . Google Translate: Índio Gigante. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
  8. . Raça de galinha 'índio gigante' tem espaço para crescer no Paraná, diz Instituto de Desenvolvimento Rural. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
  9. "MAIORES DA RAÇA HOKAIDO 124CM E RAÇA KIARA 108CM". Indiogiganteguarei.com.br. 3 July 2017. Retrieved 20 February 2019.
  10. "Home". Indiogiganteguarei.com.br. Retrieved 20 February 2019.
  11. "Índios Gigantes Urubus". Retrieved 7 October 2023.
  12. "GALO POLACO GIGANTE 2021". Retrieved 7 October 2023.
  13. "POLACO, RAÇUDO E URUBU SÃO ÍNDIO GIGANTE ?". Retrieved 7 October 2023.
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