Indonesian Ayam Cemani Black Chicken

Ayam Cemani is an uncommon and relatively modern breed of chicken from Indonesia. They have a dominant gene that causes hyperpigmentation (fibromelanosis), making the chicken mostly black, including feathers, beak, and internal organs.

Ayam means "chicken" in Indonesian, while cemani (originally a Javanese word) means 'thoroughly black (down to the bones).[

As a pure Indonesian breed, the breed originated from the island of Java, Indonesia, and have probably been used since the 12th century for religious and mystical purposes

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Ayam Cemani chickens are completely black. They have black feathers, combs, wattles and even black internal organs and muscle fibers.

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If you are interested in obtaining these unusual birds, be prepared to pay a premium. They have become one of the most sought after chickens.