Japanese Silk Chicken, Priced At Rs 4,500, Is A Hit At The Sonepur Animal Fair
Known for its soft, silky feathers and attractive appearance, the Japanese Silk Chicken is primarily reared for ornamental purposes rather than for meat. A 500-gram chicken is priced at Rs 2,300, while a pair costs Rs 4,500
A special breed of chicken has become the talk of the town at Asia’s largest cattle fair in Sonpur, Bihar. This chicken, which costs between Rs 4,500 to Rs 5,000 per kg, has attracted significant attention at the bird market. Among the various species available for sale, the Japanese Silk Chicken has caught the eye.
Known for its soft, silky feathers and attractive appearance, the Japanese Silk Chicken is primarily reared for ornamental purposes rather than for meat. A 500-gram chicken is priced at Rs 2,300, while a pair costs Rs 4,500.
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Shopkeepers highlight that this is Asia’s largest animal fair, where various animals and birds, including a buffalo worth Rs 2 crore and a horse worth Rs 1.11 crore, are being sold. Now, this Japanese Silk Chicken has emerged as one of the fair’s main attractions.
According to Abhishek, an animal expert and project manager at the Nature Environment and Wildlife Society, this chicken, weighing between 400 to 500 grams, is primarily kept for its ornamental value in India and other countries in the Americas and Europe. However, in countries like China and Japan, it is also reared for its meat, which is considered an exotic delicacy.
An interesting fact about this breed is it has five toes instead of the usual four. As the chicken ages, its bluish ears become even darker.
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