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.

Cemanis in general seem to be a friendly and likeable bird. They are intelligent, gentle and docile including the roosters. They have been described as flighty, but most people who have them or raise them say this is not so. They are an easy to handle and low maintenance fowl. They are quite winter hardy shaking off the Vermont winters easily when given the appropriate housing and shelter. Since they originated in Indonesia it will go without saying that they can tolerate heat pretty well also.