Black-bone chicken, also known as black-bone chicken, medicated chicken, fluffy chicken, Taihe chicken, Wushan chicken, black-footed chicken, loose-haired chicken and so on. , belonging to the Pheasant family, is a native of China.
Black-bone chicken originated from Wangbeitu Village, Xishan, Taihe County, Jiangxi Province, China. At present, the production bases of black-bone chickens are mainly distributed in southern provinces of China, and some areas in the north are also raised.
Black-bone chicken got its name mainly because its skeleton is black, belonging to the same family and genus as domestic chicken, so its appearance is basically the same, but its body is short, its head is small, its head and neck are short, and its ear leaves are special in color, including green and purple-blue. The most common black-bone chicken, with white feathers, has the reputation of "black-bone chicken and white chicken". Except for the two-winged feathers, the hairs on other parts are silky, and a pinch of fine hairs protrudes from the head. Bones are black, even the mouth, skin and meat are black.
Li Shizhen said in Compendium of Materia Medica: "Black-bone chicken, those with white hair and black bones, those with black hair and black bones are all flesh and blood, and those with white bones, but those who watch chicken with black tongue are all flesh and blood, so it is better to use medicine." It can be seen that the black-bone chickens at that time were not exactly the same, and the only consistent place was that the bones were black.
In distinguishing excellent black-bone chickens, the method of "but the chicken with black tongue is black, the meat and bones are black, and the medicine is better" was put forward. It seems that it is better to highlight the black bone color and the flesh color.
The black-bone chicken's cry is also very attractive, which is stronger than that of ordinary cocks.
Taihe is the hometown and birthplace of China black-bone chicken. The authentic origin is Wangbeitu Village, Wushan County, Taihe County. Beautiful landscapes have nurtured poultry treasures Taihe silky fowl. Taihe black-bone chicken is petite and exquisite, and its appearance has ten characteristics, namely, tufted crown, tassel head, green ears, beard, silk hair, black skin, black bone, black meat, hairy feet and five claws. It integrates medicinal, nourishing and ornamental functions.