Ayam Cemani

Ayam Cemani
Cemani hen
Country of originIndonesia
Traits
Weight
  • Male:
    2.0–2.5 kg (4.4–5.5 lb)
  • Female:
    1.5–2.0 kg (3.3–4.4 lb)
Skin colorBlack with a turquoise glow on the rooster neck side and tail.
Egg colorTinted/cream/light blue
Comb typeSingle
Classification
Notes
Though it is said that they have black blood, that is false information

The Ayam Cemani is a rare 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. The Cemani is a very popular gamecock for cockfighting in Bali because their thighs have much more muscle compared to other chickens, which leads to them being much faster.