Sabzwari

Sabzwari is a regional name used for a South Asian or Iranian-influenced game-type chicken, often discussed as an Aseel or Asil strain rather than a standardized international breed. The name may refer to locality, family line, or color tradition depending on the breeder. Birds carrying the label are typically expected to be muscular, hard-feathered, upright, and strong-headed, with a compact comb and the close body carriage associated with traditional game fowl.

Modern keepers who maintain Sabzwari lines usually do so for heritage, exhibition, or private breeding, subject to local laws. Housing should account for the tendency of mature males to quarrel, and birds need firm but calm handling from a young age. Selection is best based on sound legs, fertility, manageable temperament, and clear documentation of family origin. Because the label is not uniform across countries or clubs, buyers should ask what the breeder means by Sabzwari before comparing birds or planning a breeding pen.