This Chicken Is Completely Black From Its Feathers To Its Bones

Ayam Cemani has inspired Javanese folklore since the 12th century, when it was considered a bird of the elite. Its charcoal-coloured blood is rumored to be a delicacy of spirits that bring power and wealth, making it a good luck charm.

The Ayam Cemani has certainly had people talking excitedly about it over the last few years. It is a totally black bird – inside and out, so as you can imagine it has been associated with the Dark Arts especially in its' own country of Indonesia. At the current time they remain a pretty rare bird and are very hard to obtain (reputable US breeders are sold out until 2019!). In this article we are going to take a close look at these interesting and unusual birds and help you figure out if you need them in your flock.