The “Lamborghini of Poultry.” The chicken you see is called such because it is the most unique chicken in the world. Called the Ayam Cemani, this creature is all black right down to its bones!

They are indigenous to Indonesia. Internal organs and muscles are black, but their eggs are cream in color which adds to their allure.

The most popular and most reputable breeder of Ayam Cemani, Paul Bradshaw, owner of Greenfire Farms, says the blackness is all genetics.

“The source of all this blackness is a gene mutation that emerged in Asia centuries ago and eventually made its way to Europe. The mutation produces about ten times as much melanin as you’ll find in a normal chicken.”

Their feathers and skin are black. Cut open an Ayam Cemani and you’ll see black muscle anchored to black bones. And yes, their organs are black as well. Black is definitely beautiful.

Regarded as spiritual creatures, the Ayam Cemani were kept by elites or used in rituals in the Indonesian island of Java centuries ago.

Chicken is delicious but these birds were never eaten.

They have this extraordinary ink-black feathers that shimmer with a metallic sheen of beetle green and purple according to GreenFire Farms, a trait you’ll have to see up close and personal.

Even as chicks, these animals are black. That hypnotic, riveting effect just had that mystical influence on the islanders hence they are revered as mystical beings.

Veronika Kusumaryati, a student working for a Ph.D. in the anthropology department at Harvard University shares,

“The world is occupied by spirits, good and bad, whose power can be mobilized to help people to gain power, reputation, and wealth. For these purposes, one should offer Cemani chicken, as the ghost and spirits love Cemani chicken’s meat and blood.”

That’s just mind-boggling.

The United States Department of Agriculture does not allow the direct importation of these chickens due to concerns over the avian flu. That hasn’t stopped Greenfire Farms in Northern Florida from legally bringing in these chickens.

Paul shares,

“We were asked by New York magazine to supply an Ayam Cemani model for their holiday gifts issue. And after we flew him to New York our rooster patiently allowed himself to be draped with million-dollar jewelry and trussed with a red ribbon while he was photographed under bright lights. He was unbothered by all the attention, and he soon jetted back to Florida for a happy reunion with his flock of hens. Ah, the life of a supermodel.”

Hens lay about 60 to 100 eggs in their first year, with their typical laying cycle lasts for about 20 to 30 eggs. That’s a lot of black meat to go around!

Aspiring owners need not worry as these creatures are low maintenance and generally mild-mannered. Although a bird this exotic will require you to have deep pockets.

One unsexed egg sells for $199 plus shipping and handling, while juvenile males and females cost $400 apiece. Contact Greenfire Farms for that. And expect a lot of visitors with phones out.

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Source: My Positive Outlooks