Roosters and hens of the same breed typically ... and it is typically the rooster's responsibility to protect the flock from would-be predators. This instinct normally kicks in when the chickens ...

which included aerial images of enclosures where roosters were likely being bred and raised for fighting. The housing setup was not consistent with a typical backyard flock, agriculture ...

Vijayawada: The ongoing bird flu outbreak in Andhra Pradesh has severely impacted poultry farms, forcing breeders of the prized Aseel roosters to take drastic measures to safeguard their flock.