Yao Mountain Chicken

Yao Mountain Chicken

　　There are eight breeds of native chicken in Libo County, three of which are local varieties. The Yao Mountain Chicken stands out among the local breeds. It is a meat-type chicken breed developed over generations by the Bai Ku Yao people of Yao Mountain and is distributed in areas such as Yao Mountain, Laocun, and Wangmeng, with an annual population of over 5,000 birds. The Yao Mountain Chicken is known for its fast growth, large size, tender meat, and delicious flavor. Under extensive rearing conditions, adult roosters weigh between 3 to 3.5 kilograms, and hens weigh between 2 to 3 kilograms. They begin laying eggs at seven months of age, producing about 120 eggs per year. Around 10% of the flock consists of Silkie chickens, which have high tonic value.