मृगपक्षी-शास्त्र (हंसदेव - १३वीं शती का अमर भारतीय वन्यजीव, पक्षी एवं प्राणि-विज्ञान)

They have stout bodies, stout necks, sharp and short red beaks and a
little smooth feathers and stout tails. They have much irritation of
anger. Invariably, once in 3 hours. they do cry. They are a littie fearful
when quarrelling. They are afraid of hot-Sun and rain. They are
always with hens. They sleep in mid-day, especially, in summer.
[3rd variety of COCKS]
(KUKKUTA)
These varieties of cocks are brown in colour having red beaks
and are short in size and quarrelsome with each other. They are slow
in walk and a little passionate. They play in mire and have much
bad smell. They eat dung, insects and ants etc. They are dull-nature,
and sleepy. They are unfit for training. They are afraid of big noised
as beating of drums etc., Their cry is awfully unpleasant. They go wa-
ving their wings when irritated. These sorts of cocks do always wicked
and mean actions. Hence they should not be tamed.
[4th variety of COCKS]
(CHARANAYUDHA)
These varieties of cocks are of one uniform colour on their
bodies. They are called Charanaiyudha. They are stout bodied and
long legged birds. They have broad wings and thick feathers. They
lift their heads while walking. They have sharp and long nails. They
are fearful to other cocks and hens when angry. They are calm-
natured and keen. At times they go and remain by the shade of trees.
They have smooth and beautiful bodies. Once in three hours they
also cry invariably. Their cry is pleasing. They are fond of playing
often. They eat curd, milk, food etc, and never eat mean things.
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