Pudong Chicken

Pudong Chicken

　　Pudong Chicken, also known as Jiujinhuang or Sanhuang Chicken, has a single upright comb, a broad chest, a large body, a yellow beak, and yellow feet. Hens have feathers in shades of yellow or mottled chestnut, while roosters feature a red or mixed black chest, a yellow or red back, golden yellow or black wings, and a mostly feathered black tail. The Pudong Chicken is exceptionally large in size, with strong disease resistance and adaptability. Its meat is especially tender, delicious, and richly flavorful. It is commonly served to guests at banquets or in family gatherings, often as a cold dish (like cold sliced chicken) or stewed whole. It is a traditional choice for new mothers or convalescents seeking nourishment.

　　A meat-type breed originally from the area east of the Huangpu River in Shanghai. Key characteristics: thick bones, tall legs, large body, loose feathers, and a near-square body shape. Hens are usually yellow, mottled yellow, or mottled brown, while roosters are typically golden yellow or reddish-brown. Primary wing and tail feathers are yellow with black streaks. They have a single comb, with yellow or brown beaks and feet, and yellow skin. Known for their large size, abundant meat, and rich subcutaneous fat. At three months old, they can weigh up to 1.25 kilograms; adult roosters reach 4.5 kilograms, hens 2.5–3.5 kilograms. They begin laying eggs at 7–8 months, producing 120–150 eggs per year, each weighing 55–60 grams with a reddish-brown shell. They have strong brooding instincts and grow slowly in the early stages. Conservation and breeding are currently managed by the Shanghai Pudong Chicken Breeding Farm. Crossbreeding with Cornish or White Plymouth Rock roosters produces high-quality commercial meat chickens.