Ceylon Junglefowl
More common in the eastern and drier scrub jungle of the coatline than in the damper areas of the west, males 
are often seen vigorously scratching for various seeds, fallen fruit and insects. Relatively nonsocial, each has its own definate territory, breeding with 2-3 females. Nests are built on the ground and begins as early as Feruary, clutch size being 2-3. Interestingly, crossing a Grey and Red produces an offspring closley resembeling the Ceylon.
Gallus lafayetii
Tying with Ceylon Junglefowl
Our coch-y-bonddu hackle descended from this bird.
Uses include cheeks and wings on streamer patterns, underwings on salmon flies and potentially new uses for the saltwater tier. Side tails are used on classic spey patterns calling specifically for “cock hackles”.
The has some very interesting color patterns. The fine mottling on the back of the bird and beautiful pattern on the breast make for interesting feathers for soft hackle possibilities.
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- full skins
- fly patterns
- links to other exotics
Feather Assortment
These are the three main types of hackle from a male in full breeding plumage. The top pair is from the saddle, the middle pair is the darker hackle from the shoulders and breast, and the lower pair is neck hackle which is a lighter gold color.
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Full Skin
Ceylon Junglefowl are by far the rarest of the four species and the most difficult to breed, and as such, the most expensive. I have a pair in the freezer and have not decided whether to make a full mount, study skin, or flat skin. If you're for one for your collection, give me a call.
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| center tails | side tails | swords |
I'm looking for pictures of flies and the recipies you used to tie them. Please give me a call or email me for more information.
Thanks!
