Would You Eat Black Chicken Meat?

How about that? The Black Sumatra--Cemani--chicken is a rare bird, on the endangered poultry list. The chicken has black feathers, black skin, and has black meat and bones. Although somewhat rare, they are sold in meat markets in several Pacific Rim countries. One or two hatcheries in the United States have them available. Supposedly, they taste just like ordinary chicken, but some believe they have extraordinary health benefits. The rooster is a graceful-looking bird with long flowing tail. For most of us, this will remain in the chicken trivia category. [I learned that the previous image, that of a "dressed" chicken, prepared for the market, was considered "gross" by some. As a result, an image of the live bird has been substituted.]