Liyang Sanhuang Chicken

Liyang Sanhuang Chicken

　　Produced in Liyang, Jiangsu Province. This type of chicken is characterized by its yellow beak, yellow feathers, and yellow claws, hence the name. It can weigh up to eight or even nine jin (approx. 4–4.5 kg), which is why it's also known as "Nine-Jin Yellow." It is a high-quality local breed of poultry suitable for both eggs and meat. Based on body size, it is divided into large and medium categories. Adult roosters of the large type weigh over 8 jin, and hens can also reach over 8 jin. Adult roosters of the medium type weigh around 6 jin, while hens weigh about 4 jin. Large chickens have fluffy feathers under their bellies and more open tail feathers, giving them an overall slightly square-shaped appearance. They have large, bright eyes with orange-red irises. They are robust, tall, have strong foraging ability, are tolerant of coarse feed, and possess strong disease resistance. Their meat is tight, tender, and delicious, and they lay a relatively high number of eggs.