See The Black Chicken That Has Black Meat And Lays Black Eggs

A mix of Red, White , Brown Or Yellow has been the usual appearance a lot of people have attributed to or seen in fowls . It won't be so shocking if an all-black fowl would look strange or scary to many people , specifically in this part of the world. Nonetheless, as strange as it may seem ,this type of fowl truly exists.



Going by the name Ayam Cemani , this bird has definitely caused many exciting conversations over the last few years. The Ayam Cemanis are totally black birds – not just outside, but inside as well (Their meat, Organs and Eggs) .

In this article , we will be discussing some thrlling facts about these birds under the following headings.


- Meaning Of The Name

- Origin Of The Birds

- Myth Associated With them

- Physically Appearance

- The taste Of The Chicken

- Nutritional Value Of The Chicken




Meaning Of The Name

The Ayam cemani birds are a group fowls native to Indonesia and has been in existence for decades. Gotten from the Sanskrit Language, the word “Cemani” means “black” ; and gotten from the Indonesian language , the word “Ayam" can be translated to as “chicken”. Therefore, the name is Just a literal description of the appearance of the bird

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Origin Of The Birds

The Ayam Cemanis are very hard to find and they are a relatively modern breed of chicken all the way from Indonesia. They are a pure Indonesian breed and they are said to have originated from the Indonesian Java island. Interestingly, there is a belief that these birds have probably been used for religious and spiritual purposes (since the 12th century) . They were first taken to Europe by Jan Steverink In 1998.

Myth Associated With Them

These birds are believed to possess some sort of charms for good luck. In the preparation of some traditional medicines, their organs and blood are sometimes being used . Not only that, there is also the superstition of the Ayam Cemanis having some sort of magical powers that can make the communication between the land of the living and the land of the dead very easy. Due to these beliefs, they are used as sacrificial birds to please the gods in some occasions. In Indonesia where they come from, they are rarely eaten.

Physical Appearance

As earlier stated, these birds are all-black. So it shouldn't be surprising to see all their internal organs having that same color . The blackness can be seen in their tongues and beaks and as well as their combs and wattles - including their bones and meat . However, their blood do not possess this quality. They all bleed Red.

As a result of a genetic condition known as fibromelanosis , the excessive pigmentation of their tissues is the reason behind the Colour of these birds.










The Taste Of The Chicken






It is not an unusual occurrence that many people who get to know about these birds always become so curious about their taste - or if at all it is safe to eat them.

Well the Ayam cemani chicken is 100 percent safe to be eaten and it tastes just as delicious as the other kinds of chicken you may have eaten - although it has a more savory taste than the others. It is tender and quite soft in texture and the smell is satisfying.

As fibrous as the meat is, it becomes easy to process and less tough when cooked. The Ayam cemani chicken meat can be made into various dishes ; this includes pepper soup or It can be fried - although many prefer the former. The chicken pepper soup is very healthy and delicious in taste especially when cooked with the right ingredients.





Nutritional Value Of The Chicken

Putting its delicious taste aside, the chicken has a very rich nutritional value for the human health. Being a very good source of protein, it has a higher level of protein when compared to other kinds of poultry meat. It also has an Antioxidant which is essential for the promotion of body functions. Another benefit of eating this chicken is that it has Vitamins A and B and also has a low cholesterol level , thus making it a great choice for you . Its high calcuim content is definitely good for your bones