Ayam Cemani chicken
The Ayam Cemani is an Indonesian breed in which almost everything — feathers, skin, comb, beak and even internal tissues — is black.
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The Ayam Cemani is a pure-bred chicken breed in the PCGB Rare Soft Feather Light class. Its origin is given as Java, Indonesia.
It is kept in large and bantam forms. Recognised colours: Black.
It lays cream/tinted eggs.
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Identity
- Species
- Chicken
- Type
- Pure breed
- PCGB class
- Rare Soft Feather Light
- Origin
- Java, Indonesia
History
Originates from Java, Indonesia, where it has long had ceremonial significance. It reached Europe in the late 20th century and is now standardised in the UK.
Appearance
Medium, upright, glossy black with a green-purple sheen; black comb, wattles and legs caused by fibromelanosis.
Recognised colours
Black
Size and weight
- Forms
- Large, Bantam
Eggs
- Egg colour
- Cream/tinted
- Notes
- Lays cream or tinted eggs (not black); output is modest.
Temperament
- In short
- Active, alert, can be flighty
- Keeping notes
- Active and alert, can be flighty.
Hardiness
Moderately hardy (unconfirmed)
Broodiness
Rarely broody (unconfirmed)
Flying
Good flyer
Suitability
- Good to know
- Stock is expensive; ensure birds are fully black inside the mouth.
Conservation status (RBST)
Not on the Rare Breeds Survival Trust's priority list.
Breed club
- The Rare Poultry Society, umbrella · Website
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