Nan Dong Chicken

Nan Dong Chicken

　　Nan Dong Chicken comes from the area around Nan Dong (a place name) in Hecity Town. This breed of chicken is characterized by its yellow feathers, yellow beak, and yellow feet, commonly referred to as "Three-Yellow Chicken." It has full plumage, fine bones, and tender, smooth, and delicious meat. As a traditional local poultry breed, it has been self-bred and raised for over 200 years. The Nan Dong area is hilly, with villages scattered among the slopes, surrounded by weeds in front of and behind the houses, making it easy for insects to thrive. As a result, farmers raise Nan Dong Chickens in free-range systems, allowing them to forage for insects and grass, and only feeding them bran, rice, sweet potatoes, and vegetables during morning, noon, and evening. After about six months of such feeding, the chickens are ready for market. Nan Dong Chicken is often sold to markets in Hong Kong and Macau, where it is very popular with customers.