A farmer once saw a picture of some black chicken eggs and assumed it was a joke or that the eggs had simply been colored. But it turned out that a highly ornamental kind of black chicken actually produces and lays black eggs. Have you heard of this type of chicken? Its name is “Ayam tsemani,” by the way.
This breed’s representatives have black skin, bones, claws, paws, combs, beaks, bones, and even meat. They also produce black eggs. There have been reports that the blood of black chickens is also black; however, this is untrue.
These chickens’ black plumage has a metallic sheen that makes it appear incredibly lovely and distinctive.
Once in the USA, this breed’s huge chickens were highly prized and readily available. The average cost of an adult chicken of this breed was $2,500.
The fibromelanosis gene is responsible for the chicken’s black color. The hyperpigmentation that results from the prevalence of this gene in the body is what gives chicken its dark color.
They originated in Indonesia and were first introduced to Europe in 1990. Others in the “Ayam Tsemani” country believed they had “mystical” superpowers; however, all of these claims are untrue myths that have been circulated by people, so you shouldn’t take them seriously.
Now check out the images of this incredible and mysterious chicken. Isn’t that interesting?
