The breed Fireball was bred in France. But this did not prevent her from settling down on Russian farms.
The popularity of this breed is due to the high productivity of eggs. In addition, bird care is simple, so that even an inexperienced farmer can.
In this article we will learn all the features of the Fireol salmon chickens.
Origin
For the first time chickens of this breed appeared in the 18th century in France. For this breeders crossed local manta chickens and gudan with classic meat breeds:
- Brama
- Cochinquins.
- Dorking
In 1866, the birds were given the name Fireol. At the end of the 18th century, chickens began to settle in Europe and America. And at the end of the 19th century, farmers began to breed them in Russia.
Photos of birds
Then you can get acquainted with the photos of the chicken breed Faverol:
Description of the appearance of chickens and signs of breed
The female and male differ in unusual plumage. Their bearing is slim and stately. All this is achieved by lush plumage. The tail is short, the beard is big. She completely covers scarlet earrings. The peculiarity of the breed is that the limbs are low and completely hidden behind the feathers.
Color features
The breed salmon feathers are different in females and males. The hen on the back and wings has red feathers. The belly and breast are disguised under the white plumage. In the female, the upper part of the neck is wrapped in a luxurious fur "scarf". All feathers are horizontal.
But males have black and prim down. The belly and sternum are black in color, on the outside the wing wings are white. The mane is white, but there is a spectacular black stripe on it.
Differences from other species
In addition to the salmon breed Faverol, breeders were able to breed other species of this breed:
- Dwarf breed. By their color, they do not differ from large representatives of the breed. At the same time, they are much temperamental and active. 120 eggs are able to carry each year.
- Colombian. This is a kind of faeroli, representatives of which have a silver-white color. Moreover, in males and females it is identical. The tail and mane of such individuals are blue-black, there is a green overflow. The outline of the pen is white.
- Blue Fireball. It differs from its relatives in the color of feathers. It is blue with different intensities. The contours of the pen are clearly marked.
Characteristics and quantities
Females weigh 3-3.5 kg, males - 4-4.5 kg. In the first year of the hen, 160 eggs are produced, but then the egg production will be 100-130 eggs. On average, one layer is able to produce 2 eggs per day. The egg weighs 55-65 g. It has a pinkish-yellow shell. There is excellent egg production in chickens in winter. Begin to carry eggs at 6 months, while the duration of the day should not be less than 13 hours.
Meat at Firewall differs in saturated tastes and a slight taste of game. The meat is more fragrant in birds that are kept free-range. Carcass weighs 2.8-3.4 kg. Active weight gain occurs from 4-4.5 months. This period is suitable for slaughter.
Attention! If you miss this moment, the meat will be rough and tough.
Advantages and disadvantages
Chickens of this breed have the following advantages:
- increased endurance and resistance to harsh climate;
- the speed of productive maturity and egg production;
- attractive appearance.
The disadvantages of this breed include the tendency to obesity., difficulties in the purchase and preservation of purity breed.
Maintenance and care
Fireball is a breed of chickens, which, due to its large size, is not adapted for keeping in cages. To do this, they will have to equip a separate cage and a spacious walking range. Since the bird is large in size, in order to avoid injury the perches should be low and with ladders.
Fireball feels bad in a large herd. It is necessary to organize groups in which no more than 10-15 individuals. As soon as the birds become 1.5-2 months old, they should be divided by gender. If you do not, then there is a loss of weight and a decrease in growth.
According to reviews, the breed of chickens is characterized by endurance and disease resistance. And although the Trout is resistant to frost, when the humidity is high, birds can get sick and die. Representatives of Firewall are not prone to raking up the beds and flower beds, so you can let them out for a walk around the entire section of the house.
Feeding
Firewall should have a balanced diet.. And for this you have to use feed. It is better to feed the birds with dry fodder, as wet mixtures remain on the beard of the chicken. Because of this, the appearance of the bird is disturbed. In the summer, in the diet to introduce green grass. It should be 1/3 of the entire diet.
These include:
- nettles;
- woodlouse;
- dandelions;
- clover.
Chickens Fireball can look for green fodder on their own free-range. For adult birds, the daily allowance of feed is 150-155 g per individual. If chickens are obese, then they need to be put on a strict diet: the daily rate per individual will be 80 g.
In winter, fresh green grass can be replaced with products such as:
- pumpkin;
- carrot;
- hay;
- needles of spruce and pine;
- germinated grain.
Vitamin preparations should be added to the diet, which can be purchased in specialized stores.
Important! If the egg production of chickens is disturbed, then oatmeal can be added to the feed. When there is a combined type of feeding, the adult bird feeds 3-4 times a day, combining with dry food.
In winter, give wet food in the form of heat. Mushrooms birds should consume in 40 minutes, the remnants immediately removed. Farmers must follow the following feeding pattern.:
- up to 1 month PC-5;
- up to 2.5-3 months PC-6;
- older than PC-4.
When a breeding herd is formed, then the extra males will be sent to feed. The bird should have free feeding with PC-5 feed and round-the-clock lighting.
To prevent obesity in the diet add corn. The earlier the young begin to feed, the better they grow. The first feed includes:
- crumbly corn porridge;
- cottage cheese;
- chopped boiled eggs.
After the chicks to transfer to animal feed, rich in vitamins. Up to 10 days they are fed 6-8 times a day. As soon as the chicks are 30 days old, they feed up to 2 months 4 times a day, after 60 days - 3 times a day.
Breeding
It is rarely possible to get pure breed chicks. For breeding, you can use the German and Hungarian breeding material. The optimal time for breeding young - February. With the onset of spring chicks can be released for a walk, and in summer females can already give eggs.
In order to prevent close interbreeding, which causes the degeneration of the breed, the occurrence of anomalies and deformities, it is necessary to contain at least 5-6 females and the male of another line. Contain no more than 10-15 individuals.
Eggs for breeding choose from chickens that have already turned 1 year old. They are stored at a temperature not higher than +10 degrees for no longer than 14 days. Chicks are incubated by incubation, as the females lack the brood instinct. In the incubator, the temperature should be 37.6 degrees.
Hatching is observed on the 3rd week. Appear chicks seated on a warm and dry bedding. Temperature in the room to maintain within +38 degrees. If the daylight is short, then complete the backlighting.
Salmon salmon is a very popular breed of chickens., which fell in love with farmers due to the high endurance and productivity of eggs. Even people living in a harsh climate can breed. In the care they are also picky, you just need to provide good nutrition, the opportunity for walking and a room for winter maintenance.
