Xiang Yellow Chicken at Tea Market

Xiang Yellow Chicken at Tea Market

　　The “Xiang Yellow Chicken” is an outstanding local breed of poultry in our city, known for its dual-purpose role in meat and egg production. This breed is characterized by its yellow beak, yellow feathers, and yellow feet, along with traits such as early sexual maturity (averaging 125 days), strong disease resistance, and ease of breeding and management. It has been artificially bred and raised in our city for over 1,300 years. Its tender, juicy meat boasts a delicious flavor and also offers nourishing and tonic benefits. During the Daoguang reign of the Qing Dynasty, it was listed as a “Tribute Chicken.” In 1979, it was recognized by China’s Ministry of Foreign Trade as a “Famous Quality Chicken,” and it remains a major supply source for the live chicken markets in Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macau.

　　Key Leading Enterprise Profile: Established in 1999 with an investment of 1.8 million yuan, the “Xiang Yellow Chicken Original Breed Farm in Hengnan County” is dedicated to purifying and preserving this breed. The farm currently houses over 3,000 parent stock chickens and annually supplies 450,000 sets of parent-generation chickens to breeding farms.

　　Source: Hengnan County Party and Government Portal Website