Xiaoshan Sanhuang Chicken

Xiaoshan Sanhuang Chicken

　　　　Product Origin: Xiaoshan, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province

　　Product Characteristics: Large in size, tender white meat, delicious taste, unique flavor.

　　Product Composition: Protein, fat, carbohydrates, cholesterol, vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin C.

　　Product Efficacy: Regulates menstruation, relieves menstrual pain, enriches blood, improves complexion, moisturizes skin and beautifies, nourishes internal organs, treats spleen and stomach weakness.

　　Product Introduction: Xiaoshan Chicken, also known as Xiaoshan Large Breed Chicken or Yue Chicken, is a high-quality dual-purpose breed for both meat and eggs. It has a large body; adult roosters typically weigh about 3–3.5 kg, hens around 2 kg, and capons can reach 5 kg. Its feathers, beak, and shanks are all golden yellow, hence the name “Three-Yellow Chicken.” Its chest muscles are particularly well-developed, with sturdy and strong legs. The breed is lively and active, with a preference for live feed.

　　Xiaoshan Chicken originates from Xiaoshan City, Zhejiang Province, and is mainly distributed in areas such as Guali, Yipeng, Kanshan, and Chengbei. The production area lies on the Qiantang River alluvial plain, where agriculture is developed, feed is abundant, and free-range farming is suitable. Coupled with the rich experience of local farmers in chicken raising, this has led to the breed’s characteristics of early maturity, fast growth, large size, tender meat, and high egg production. In recent years, breeding farms have been established to rejuvenate and purify the breed, addressing issues of hybridization and degeneration. Chicks produced through electric incubation can start laying eggs after about 180 days of rearing, producing 120–150 eggs per year, each weighing 54–56 grams. The chicken meat contains less fat than that of ordinary chickens; tests show that 100 grams of meat contains 23 grams of protein and only about 1 gram of fat. Caponizing adult chickens at the right time can accelerate their growth, resulting in a tall and large physique, commonly known as "Xiaoshan Red Feather Capon." Legend has it that Xiaoshan Chicken originated from the Yue Chicken raised in the royal courts of the Yue State during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, which was later introduced to the public, hence it is also called “Yue Chicken.” It is also named “Three-Yellow Chicken” because of its yellow beak, yellow feathers, and yellow shanks. This chicken is large in size, has tender white meat, a delicious taste, grows quickly in its early stages, and has strong disease resistance, foraging ability, and adaptability. It is one of the eight top-quality chicken breeds in China. The main production areas are Guali, Yipeng, and Chengbei.

　　Product History: As early as the Spring and Autumn Period, superior local chicken breeds were selected to enter the royal courts of the Yue King for ornamental and entertainment purposes. Over time, they developed into a high-quality breed known as "Yue Chicken." Later, the breed spread from the court to the public and, through careful cultivation, became today’s Xiaoshan Chicken. Thus, its breeding history spans more than 2,000 years.