Twenty-six birds, or 13 pairs of rooster and hen, are entered in the contest
They are first judged by weight; each rooster must weigh at least 4.5 kilograms and hen a minimum of 3.5 kilograms
Then they are evaluated by other criteria such as head, crest, colour, tail, feet and feathers
Above: The best pair of birds at the contest
Couple number four ranks second
Pictured: A distinct breed of chicken – Ho – originating in Bac Ninh province
Twenty-six birds, or 13 pairs of rooster and hen, are entered in the contest
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They are first judged by weight; each rooster must weigh at least 4.5 kilograms and hen a minimum of 3.5 kilograms
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Then they are evaluated by other criteria such as head, crest, colour, tail, feet and feathers
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Above: The best pair of birds at the contest
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Couple number four ranks second
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Pictured: A distinct breed of chicken – Ho – originating in Bac Ninh province
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