Asils By Dr. Charles R. H. Everett
A true Asil is readily recognized by three peculiar traits. Asil cocks have a short four syllable crow. As a matter of fact, most Asil cockerels do not start to crow until around 10 months of age. Most other breeds which begin to crow at around three to four months of age. Secondly, the eyes of an Asil are centered in the face. Thirdly, an Asil will immediately begin to preen himself when touched near the vent area.
Pugnacious to an extreme degree, Asil chicks have been known to attack their own mother at the young age of two weeks! The Asil was originally bred for the cock pit with only the best cocks being allowed to eventually enter a breed pen.
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