Country
Specie
ISO3
CHN
Language
Chinese
Other name
Minfeng Black chicken
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information comments
Hetian Black chicken adapts well to the unique environments of producing areas. Conservation of the breed should be strengthened.
Comb type
single
Skin colour
white
Shank and foot colour
black
Plumage colour
self-black
Pattern within feather
no special pattern
Avian classification
indigenous
Color comments
Black.
Weight males
1.93
Weight females
1.72
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Hetian Black chicken has been formed for a long time. The local farmers have always had the custom of rearing chickens with black plumage. The breed is formed after a long term of artificial selection and improvement.
Location within country
Minfeng County of Hetian region.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
