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Denizli Longcrowers are a new breed to our farm, added in early 2010. We have a breeding trio and expect to have hatching eggs available in Fall 2010. These youngsters have been a pleasure. They are fun to watch and especially to listen to! They have been handled by all members of our family, including the youngest ones :-)
History of the breed
The breed was developed in the southwestern part of Turkey, near the town of Denizli. Its crow can last 15-35 seconds. A first year bird has a crow of 20-25 seconds. Length of the crow diminishes after 3 years of age. Three types of crows exist: light, Davudi (medium), and coarse. Davudi is a single and clear voice.
The neck and legs of these birds are long. The breast is deep and wide and a squirrel tail is the norm for the breed. Rose and single combs both occur. Denizli fowl appear in 5 color varieties: Demirkyr (a balanced mixture of black and white); Pamukkyr (more white color than black color); Kinali (red spots on the wings); Al (Red) (a mixture of red and black colors); Black (completely black, no white feathers). Cocks weigh 3-3.5 kg (7-8.5 lb) and hens 2-2.5 kg (5-6 lb).
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