Yugan Black Chicken

Last updated 2026-11-10 —  The Yugan Black Chicken originates from Yugan County and is characterized by its entirely black appearance, including its comb, feathers, skin, claws, meat, bones, blood, and internal organs. Authenticated by authoritative national institutions such as the Institute of Genetics at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, China Agricultural University, the Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, and the Hubei Academy of Agricultural Sciences, the Yugan Black Chicken is a unique and superior local breed that is distinctly different from other black-feathered chickens in China. It contains significantly higher levels of essential nutrients for the human body—such as protein, amino acids, and zinc—compared to other chicken breeds. Its cholesterol content is only one-third that of other chickens, and it is also rich in melanin and various vitamins. The chicken is believed to have miraculous health benefits, including nourishing yin, enriching blood, tonifying kidneys, and enhancing vitality, making it a functional food. It enjoys a reputation described as “more nourishing than soft-shell turtle, better for healing than pigeon, and more beautifying than pearl.” Yugan Black Chicken products are meticulously crafted. In 1999, they were awarded the “National Famous Food Product Certificate,” and have been endorsed and recommended by the China Food Association, as well as certified by the Jiangxi Consumers' Association.