Ayam Cemanis
The All Black Chicken
First, YES their meat is black, but NO they do not lay a black egg. Now that we got that out of the way, there is also other all black breeds, so it is critical to always breed to the SOP and make sure you are not crossing different breeds.There are critical differences in the Ayam Cemani versus the other all black chicken breeds.
As for Ayam Cemani they originated from Indonesia, so are Heat Tolerant, and are more in line with Gamefowl and Jungle fowl types then our Domesticated and Heritage Breeds. They also are much lower on the Egg Production scale just like the Gamefowl, at about 100 eggs per year.
If you are wishing to breed these amazing birds, make sure you are checking out the breed's proposed Standard of Perfection. Being accurate and consistent with the SOP is critical when breeding any variety of poultry, so you do not loose a Breed/ Variety. Striving for Perfection is essential.
As for Ayam Cemanis, a link to the Proposed Standard is just below. Click the Picture of our young cockerel with SOP written across it.
ACs at Cross B
Breeding Plan @ CB
As we are watching our birds grow in 2024, we are planning how many pens for this breed in 2025. This is dependent on how many pullets and cockerels make it to breeder selection and are close enough to the SOP to become a breeder. While we didn't get to go to the Norman OK Mega Show, I was able to secure a cockerel, who placed 3rd in the show for AC cockerels. As for us, there will be at least one single mating pen of the best hen with this cockerel. It looks like we will have 4 Hens next year and 3 Cocks. The extra hens will be placed with the best cock as well but in a separate hen. Just moving the cock every other day back in forth. Here is the cockerel we purchased below.
Join the Waiting List
How do we sell birds?
First is through the Waiting List! We are NPIP and do ship Eggs, Chicks, Growouts, and Adults. The shipping charge is added on to the cost of what you are purchasing.
If the Waiting List is fulfilled or the bird needs to be a backyard layer only they are advertised on the fb page or taken to a local swap, in our home town.
Click on the Below Picture of the young Pullet with The Waiting List to be taken to the correct page that has the link to join.
Pricing
Hatching Eggs
Pricing for 2025 Hatching Eggs has not yet bet set. Stay Tuned! One of the best ways to get Standouts to push forward your own flock is to get Hatching Eggs &/or Chicks out of the Hatcher, because you cannot select who is going to be the best at those stages of life.
Chicks & Growouts
As with our other breeds we do not raise pullets to be sold at later ages, but from time to time, as we find faults, we will let some of these older ages go. Below are the prices at specific weeks of age. Both Cockerels and Pullets follow the same pricing by week. Your best option to get your hands on quality birds is to get Hatching Eggs or Chicks straight out of the hatcher.
St. Run 0-2 Weeks $20 Each
St. Run 3-5 Weeks $30 Each
St. Run 6-8 Weeks $40 Each
Either Sex Below
9-12 Weeks $50 Each
13-16 Weeks $60 Each
17-20 Weeks $75 Each
21-24 Weeks $100 Each
7-9 Months $100 & Up
2025 Zombies
A Fun Add to your Egg Layer Flock
Zombie Chickens?
Hatching Eggs
Chicks & Growouts
Zombie Chickens are a cross of a fibromelanistic breed crossed on a white chicken. More than likely this White chicken should be a dominant white. (As I learn more about the specific genetics behind this cross, this section will be updated.) These birds are basically a black skinned chicken with white and black feathering. Potentially like the co dominant color pattern in the Erminettes. As for productivity, the specific generational cross will determine the productivity of the Zombies on egg production. We will be producing only F1 Crosses for the best Hybrid Vigor for our customers. We will be using a Ayam Cemani Cock on White Leghorn Hens to produce this F1 Cross.
Hatching Eggs in 2025 will be priced at $2/ Egg.
Min & Max Quanities will be determined once the ladies start laying.
Stay Tuned!
2025 Pricing Pullets
Pullets 0-2 Weeks $8 Each​
Pullets 3-4 Weeks $12 Each
St. Run 5-8 Weeks $16 Each
Pullets 9-12 Weeks $20 Each
Pullets 13-16 Weeks $30 Each
Pullets 17-20 Weeks $40 Each
Pullets 21-24 Weeks $50 Each
Pullets 7+ Months $60 & Up