But this Indonesian chicken breed known as Ayam Cemani takes black into an entirely different realm.
Even bone marrow is black.
Their blood, although not black, is very dark colored.
Ayam Cemani is so spectacular and exotic that it is referred to as the Lamborghini of poultry.
The word Ayam means chicken in Indonesian, and Cemani translates to completely black in Javanese.
This exotic breed originated from Java in Indonesia.
The gene that causes fibromelanosis is a mutation that existed in Asia more than 800 years ago.
In Asia, Ayam Cemani are highly regarded because their meat is believed to have mystical powers.
Their meat is thought to be higher in Iron, therefore beneficial to women before and after childbirth.
Birds are sometimes sacrificed during childbirth believing fortune will come to the labouring mother.
The chicken is also sacrificed on other special occasions, as it is thought to bring luck.
Some Asian people believe that eating this chicken will ease their conscience, and their crowing brings prosperity.
The chicken lays cream-colored eggs the only part of Ayam Cemani that is not black.
Also see:Ready to Cook Featherless Chicken
Sources:Wikipedia/Green Fire Farms/Chicken Hill[viaLost At E Minor]
