About Ayam Cemani
Ayam Cemani chickens are mysterious and rare. They’ve only been in the United States for a few decades so it is common for people to have questions when they see or hear about them for the first time. Below are some of the most common questions that people ask about Ayam Cemani chickens.
What to know about Ayam Cemani
The Java Island of Indonesia
They are the same size as standard large fowl and adults can weight 5-7 pounds.
Ayam Cemani birds are the rarest chickens on the planet. it is the reason they are the most beautiful and expensive.
Ayam Cemani lay 3 to 4 eggs a week, 60 to 120 a year.
Yes, they are tolerant to cold weather and very tolerant to hot weather.
Like other chickens, the more time you spend with your Ayam Cemani chickens while they are young, the more docile and used to human interaction they will be in most cases. They are usually more skittish than other chickens though.
Yes, Ayam Cemani hens can be setters and will sometimes go broody.
Ayam Cemani chickens are very friendly to humans and can be very curious.
An Ayam Cemani will eat grains, seeds, insects, and vegetation, though their main source of food is grain.
Many sources estimate that there are only 3,500 Ayam Cemani chickens in the world.
Their lifespan ranges from 6 to 8 years.
