Wanyuan Jiuyuan Black Chicken Eggs

Wanyuan Jiuyuan Black Chicken Eggs

Wanyuan Jiuyuan Black Chicken Eggs are a protected geographical indication product.

Wanyuan Jiuyuan Black Chicken Eggs are a geographical indication certification trademark.

　　Geographical Scope

　　　Jiuyuan Town, Baiyang Township, Gujun Township, Jingxi Township, Fengtong Township, Yantang Township, Tiekuang Township, Batai Township, Baisha Town, and Shitang Township in Wanyuan City

　　Unique Qualities

　　　　The Jiuyuan black chicken is world-renowned for its black feathers with a jade-green sheen, coal-black skin, and production of blue-shelled eggs. It lays around 150 eggs per year, with an average egg weight of 54.61g. Jiuyuan black chicken eggs are highly nutritious, rich in selenium, and offer special benefits such as nourishment, beautification, delaying cellular aging, enhancing human immunity, and promoting health.

　　Cultural Background

　　　　The Jiuyuan black chicken was discovered in 1963 by the Southwest Comprehensive Survey Team of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. It is mainly produced in Jiuyuan and nine other surrounding towns and townships in Wanyuan City, hence the name “Jiuyuan Black Chicken.” In 1982, it was designated as an excellent livestock and poultry breed in Sichuan Province.