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Yes. But these days, no body cooks them, with their skin on. It was only in my childhood. No wastage. Even siri was not wasted.
Farmers’ interest in ostrich farming
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Yes. But these days, no body cooks them, with their skin on. It was only in my childhood. No wastage. Even siri was not wasted.
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yea...for fighting other kukkar...not for eating.
Go on...
The above specimen doesn't look great for eating...but I can be wrong.
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This one looks nice.
Some pics are above.
For scientific research: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asil_chicken
No doubts about it!
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yea...for fighting other kukkar...not for eating.
Go on...
The above specimen doesn't look great for eating...but I can be wrong.
No. It is very tasty, when weighing live as 2 to 2.5 kilo, with an age of the order of 1 year.
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Desi Murghi nahi khaye jaati. Broiler best hai
This one looks nice.
Some pics are above.
For scientific research: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asil_chicken
No doubts about it!
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So it’s a cock.
This one looks nice.
Some pics are above.
For scientific research: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asil_chicken
No doubts about it!
Sakht bohat boti hai, Maza nai aata
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Shehr ke log (Atleast in Karachi) nahi khasakte. Dehaat me khaye jaati hai.Sakht bohat boti hai, Maza nai aata
Yes. Its a Big Red Cock
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Don't even get me started on why people should not eat broiler, the full white kind is really really bad.
Desi Murgh are nice. If you want to eat broiler, eat the other types.
Well, translating to English doesn't work well since a "cock" is a all encompassing term for Chickens...
The Aisl/Aseel breed is a very different from regular meat Chickens.
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Ab bura bhi nai hota bhai, Tikka khaya hai mein ne iska, Acha hota hai.
Agreed.
@Syed Hammad Ahmed Farm Chickens se gurez karo warna mustaqbil mein bhabi ji apse khush nai hongi
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Array Bhai: Keya fahaashi phaela rahay ho.
Sakht bohat boti hai, Maza nai aata
Yeh sakht boti, baad main, barha kaam dikhaati hae.
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Array Bhai: Keya fahaashi phaela rahay ho.
Yeh sakht boti, baad main, barha kaam dikhaati hae.
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Fifty-seven lonely years and counting
May 16, 2020
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2222425/1-fifty-seven-lonely-years-counting/
LAHORE: Talk about the Lahore Zoo and the most common animals that come to mind are big cats, giraffes, and deer. Little attention, however, is paid to the cassowary dwelling therein – one of the most exotic residents of the zoo – and the only one in Pakistan – who has been living a solitary, caged life for the past 57 years.
Speaking to The Express Tribune, Lahore Zoo Director Chaudhry Shafqat Ali said there are many rare breeds of animals and birds in the zoo but cassowary is one of its kind. Sadly, however, the zoo could not manage to bring a partner for the bird.
“Despite being lonely, the bird has managed to live for almost six decades here at the zoo,” he said.
According to the zoo administration, cassowary belongs to the ostrich family. They are large and are flightless birds with bristly feathers. They are native to the tropical forests of south-east Asia and Australia.
“They are attractive looking birds, with a blue face, two red wattles (flaps of skin) hanging from their neck and a hollow, helmet-like structure atop their heads,” a zoo official said. “Despite their looks, however, they are extremely aggressive birds. If they feel threatened, they can inflict fatal injuries with the help of their dagger-like claws.”
The facility’s Veterinary Officer Dr Rizwan Khan said that cassowary is the oldest and weakest resident of the Lahore Zoo. According to its records, the bird was brought to the zoo from England on October 22, 1971, when it was about six years old.
“Our cassowary is now almost 57 years old. It is the oldest resident of the zoo and is the only one in Pakistan,” he said. He added that a cassowary has a life expectancy of about 40 years, but this unique and rare bird at the Lahore Zoo has seen fifty-five springs.
“It is also interesting to note that the female lays her eggs and moves to another place, while the male incubates the young and raises them,” Dr Rizwan said. “A cassowary can tear the chest of its ‘enemy’ if it feels threatened with one powerful kick, therefore, maintaining suitable distance is necessary.”
He said that unlike its cousins – ostriches and emus – cassowaries do not show a friendly attitude toward humans and they often attack zookeepers. Every year, cassowary attacks claim the lives of various animals across the globe, while many others sustain injuries.
The doctor added that the animal is well-taken care of at the zoo. It is fed roasted grams, fruits, millet, corn and barley. “At the Lahore Zoo, there is a Jamun tree in cassowary’s cage, from which it eats the fallen fruits with gusto,” he said. “Most of its time, however, is spent in a room built inside the cage and it rarely goes out because it is a solitary animal,” The Zoo’s Education Officer, Karan Saleem said.
“Despite the administration’s continuous efforts, the zoo could not bring a female for the cassowary. We contacted many countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Malaysia in this regard, but they could not get it from anywhere,” Saleem revealed.
“One of the main reasons for the unavailability of cassowaries is that they are very rare and have no tendency to be farmed like ostriches or emus.”
Published in The Express Tribune, May 16th, 2020.
May 16, 2020
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2222425/1-fifty-seven-lonely-years-counting/
LAHORE: Talk about the Lahore Zoo and the most common animals that come to mind are big cats, giraffes, and deer. Little attention, however, is paid to the cassowary dwelling therein – one of the most exotic residents of the zoo – and the only one in Pakistan – who has been living a solitary, caged life for the past 57 years.
Speaking to The Express Tribune, Lahore Zoo Director Chaudhry Shafqat Ali said there are many rare breeds of animals and birds in the zoo but cassowary is one of its kind. Sadly, however, the zoo could not manage to bring a partner for the bird.
“Despite being lonely, the bird has managed to live for almost six decades here at the zoo,” he said.
According to the zoo administration, cassowary belongs to the ostrich family. They are large and are flightless birds with bristly feathers. They are native to the tropical forests of south-east Asia and Australia.
“They are attractive looking birds, with a blue face, two red wattles (flaps of skin) hanging from their neck and a hollow, helmet-like structure atop their heads,” a zoo official said. “Despite their looks, however, they are extremely aggressive birds. If they feel threatened, they can inflict fatal injuries with the help of their dagger-like claws.”
The facility’s Veterinary Officer Dr Rizwan Khan said that cassowary is the oldest and weakest resident of the Lahore Zoo. According to its records, the bird was brought to the zoo from England on October 22, 1971, when it was about six years old.
“Our cassowary is now almost 57 years old. It is the oldest resident of the zoo and is the only one in Pakistan,” he said. He added that a cassowary has a life expectancy of about 40 years, but this unique and rare bird at the Lahore Zoo has seen fifty-five springs.
“It is also interesting to note that the female lays her eggs and moves to another place, while the male incubates the young and raises them,” Dr Rizwan said. “A cassowary can tear the chest of its ‘enemy’ if it feels threatened with one powerful kick, therefore, maintaining suitable distance is necessary.”
He said that unlike its cousins – ostriches and emus – cassowaries do not show a friendly attitude toward humans and they often attack zookeepers. Every year, cassowary attacks claim the lives of various animals across the globe, while many others sustain injuries.
The doctor added that the animal is well-taken care of at the zoo. It is fed roasted grams, fruits, millet, corn and barley. “At the Lahore Zoo, there is a Jamun tree in cassowary’s cage, from which it eats the fallen fruits with gusto,” he said. “Most of its time, however, is spent in a room built inside the cage and it rarely goes out because it is a solitary animal,” The Zoo’s Education Officer, Karan Saleem said.
“Despite the administration’s continuous efforts, the zoo could not bring a female for the cassowary. We contacted many countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Malaysia in this regard, but they could not get it from anywhere,” Saleem revealed.
“One of the main reasons for the unavailability of cassowaries is that they are very rare and have no tendency to be farmed like ostriches or emus.”
Published in The Express Tribune, May 16th, 2020.
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ab Yeh Bilkul zulam Hai.chahiye tha k phir isey wapas kar dete.waise bhi wildlife channels k aajaane k baad zoos KO khatam kardena chahiye especially in a country like pakistan
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Seems very cruel to kill such majestic beasts. When no one even likes their meet.
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