Ayam Cemani is one of the most mesmerizing birds and is a rare species of chicken from Indonesia. It’s all-black appearance has made it one of the most exotic and mysterious breeds in the world.
This entire book is unique, every part of it is black, from its metallic feathers to its onyx feet. It even has inky internal organs, an effect caused by a condition called fibromelanosis, a harmless genetic mutation that causes extra melanin to seep into the bird’s tissue. This process happens in embryo, resulting in these beautiful dark Cemani chicks.
Ayam Cemani has inspired Javanese folklore since the 12th century, when it was considered a bird of the elite. Its charcoal-colored blood is rumored to be a delicacy of spirits that bring power and wealth, making it a good luck charm.
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