Ayam Cemani: A Rare Chicken Breed That is Black Inside Out

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You might think that someone photoshopped this rooster but you in for a surprise here. The black bird is real and it is a very special Asian breed. 

                                       Photo Source: Greenfire Farms

Ayam Cemani is a rare breed rooster that is common for Indonesia. The word “Ayam” means chicken in the traditional Javanese language and “Cemani” translates to “total black”. 

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Not only is the rooster black from the outside but even the meat, bones, and organs are also black. But despite many rumours, the blood of the Ayam Cemani is not black (though it is very dark).

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The birds get their black colouring from a natural genetic trait known as ‘fibromelanosis’.

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Just one of these chickens costs between $1999 and $2500. Many of the people who buy them think the Ayam Cemani brings luck to the household.