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    Ayam Cemani Chicken - The Indonesian Black Hen. A complete owner's guide to this rare pure black chicken breed. Covering History, Buying, Housing, Feeding, Health, Breeding & Showing.
    Ayam Cemani Chicken - The Indonesian Black Hen. A complete owner's guide to this rare pure black chicken breed. Covering History, Buying, Housing, Feeding, Health, Breeding & Showing.
    Ayam Cemani Chicken - The Indonesian Black Hen. A complete owner's guide to this rare pure black chicken breed. Covering History, Buying, Housing, Feeding, Health, Breeding & Showing.
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    Ayam Cemani Chicken - The Indonesian Black Hen. A complete owner's guide to this rare pure black chicken breed. Covering History, Buying, Housing, Feeding, Health, Breeding & Showing.

    By Angela Jewitt

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    The Ayam Cemani is one of the rarest chickens in the world. This beautiful bird is renowned for being black, completely black, totally black. Black feathers, black comb, black eyes, black skin, black meat and even black bones. It truly is one of the most unusual of the black chicken breeds. This book contains a wealth of information about caring

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherWhytbank Publishing
    Release dateOct 10, 2015
    ISBN9780993027857
    Ayam Cemani Chicken - The Indonesian Black Hen. A complete owner's guide to this rare pure black chicken breed. Covering History, Buying, Housing, Feeding, Health, Breeding & Showing.

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      Ayam Cemani Chicken - The Indonesian Black Hen. A complete owner's guide to this rare pure black chicken breed. Covering History, Buying, Housing, Feeding, Health, Breeding & Showing. - Angela Jewitt

      Ayam Cemani Chickens

      The Indonesian Black Hen

      A Complete Owner’s Guide to this rare pure black chicken breed.

      Covering History, Buying, Housing, Feeding, Health, Breeding & Showing.

      By Angela Jewitt

      Copyright © August 2015

      Ayam Cemani Chickens.

      All rights reserved. No part of this ebook may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law. For permission requests, write to the publisher, addressed Attention: Permissions Coordinator, at the address below:

      Published by: WHYBANK PUBLISHING, TD1 1UF, UK

      ISBN: 978-0-9930278-5-7

      Disclaimer

      Although the author and publisher have made every effort to ensure that the information in this book was correct at press time, the author and publisher do not assume and hereby disclaim any liability to any party for any loss, injury, damage or disruption caused by errors or omissions, whether such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident, non-functional websites, or any other cause. Any advice or strategy contained herein may not be suitable for every individual.

      Foreword

      If you are thinking about purchasing Ayam Cemani chickens, this book is the perfect place to start. Not only will you find an introduction to the breed as well as some Ayam Cemani facts, but you will also find a wealth of information about caring for, feeding, and breeding these beautiful chickens. By the time you finish this book you will know for certain whether the Ayam Cemani is the right breed for you and, if it is, you will be well on your way to becoming an Ayam Cemani owner.

      Acknowledgements

      I would like to extend my sincerest thanks to my friends and family for their support as I wrote this book.

      Special thanks goes to Kathryn at Homes4Hens commercial hen rescue in Dumfries and Galloway for inspiring me to keep hens in the first place. She showed us what amazing animals they are to keep even though they have such a terrible and unnecessarily cruel start to life.

      More special thanks to my two beautiful children for all the egg collecting.

      And finally, thanks to Fergus at PeggysPekins in Norfolk for allowing me to use his fantastic photographs.

      Table of Contents

      Chapter One: Introduction

      Useful Terms to Know

      Chapter Two: Understanding Ayam Cemani Chickens

      1.) What Are Ayam Cemani Chickens?

      2.) Facts About Ayam Cemani Chickens

      Summary of Facts

      3.) History of Ayam Cemani Chickens as Pets

      4.) Ayam Cemani Chicken Varieties

      5.) Ayam Cemani Chickens as Food

      Chapter Three: What to Know Before You Buy

      1.) Do You Need a Licence?

      a.) Licencing in the U.S.

      b.) Licencing in the U.K.

      2.) How Many Should You Buy?

      3.) Can Ayam Cemani Chickens Be Kept with Other Pets?

      4.) Ease and Cost of Care

      a.) Initial Costs

      b.) Monthly Costs

      5.) Pros and Cons of Ayam Cemani Chickens

      Chapter Four: Purchasing Ayam Cemani

      1.) Where to Buy Ayam Cemani Chickens

      a.) Buying in the U.S.

      b.) Buying in the U.K.

      2.) How to Select a Healthy Ayam Cemani Chicken

      Chapter Five: Caring for Ayam Cemani

      1.) Habitat Requirements

      a.) Space Requirements for Chickens

      b.) Types of Chicken Coops

      c.) Raising Chickens in Urban Areas

      2.) Building a Chicken Coop

      3.) Maintaining Your Chicken Coop

      4.) Keeping Your Chickens Warm

      Chapter Six: Feeding Ayam Cemani Chickens

      1.) Nutritional Needs of Chickens

      2.) Types of Chicken Feed

      3.) Other Types of Food

      4.) Ayam Cemani Feeding Recommendations

      Chapter Seven: Breeding Ayam Cemani

      1.) Basic Breeding Info

      2.) The Breeding Process

      3.) Hatching Ayam Cemani Eggs

      4.) How to Deal with Culling

      Chapter Eight: Keeping Ayam Cemani Chickens Healthy

      1.) Common Health Problems

      2.) Preventing Illness

      Chapter Nine: Showing Ayam Cemani

      1.) Breed Standard

      2.) What to Know Before Showing

      Chapter Ten: Ayam Cemani Care Sheet

      1.) Basic Information

      2.) Habitat Set-up Guide

      3.) Nutritional Information

      4.) Breeding Tips

      Chapter Eleven: Relevant Websites

      1.) Food for Ayam Cemani Chickens

      2.) Coops and Coop Supplies

      3.) Breeding and Incubation Supplies

      4.) General Info for Raising Chickens

      Index

      Photo Credits

      References

      Chapter One: Introduction

      When you think of a chicken, what do you picture? A big white rooster with a bright red crown? Or perhaps you think of a brown hen with no crown at all. The Ayam Cemani chicken is not your average chicken – it is completely black. Not only does the Ayam Cemani have pitch-black feathers but its skin, meat, and even its internal organs and bones are completely black. No other chicken is quite like the Ayam Cemani.

      The Ayam Cemani is a very rare and unique breed of chicken that comes from the island of Java, Indonesia. This breed of chicken is known not only for its unique blackcoloration but for its prominence in Indonesian religious and mystical practices. The meat of the Ayam Cemani is said to have magical properties and this bird has been used in religious sacrifices for hundreds of years. Though the Ayam Cemani is still a rare breed, it is gaining in popularity – especially since being introduced in Europe and the United States in the late 1990s.

      If you are thinking about raising Ayam Cemani chickens yourself, you would be wise to learn as much as you can about them before you begin. The Ayam Cemani is different from the average chicken in a number of ways and it requires certain conditions and nutrients to remain healthy. In this book you will find a wealth of information about the Ayam Cemani including facts about the breed, its history, and tips for care.

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