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Kadaknath
Breed of chicken / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For other dark-meat chickens, see Black chicken.
Kadaknath, also called Kali Masi ("fowl having black flesh"), is an Indian breed of chicken. They originated from Dhar and Jhabua, Madhya Pradesh. These birds are mostly bred by the rural and tribals.[1] There are three varieties: jet black, golden and pencilled.[2] The meat from this breed has a geographical indication (GI Tag) tag that was approved by the Indian government on 30 July 2018.[3]
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Other names | Black chicken/black hen |
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Nicknames | Kali Masi |
Country of origin | India |
Use | Dual-purpose breed: eggs, meat |
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Skin color | Greyish Black with a Turquoise glow |
Egg color | Cream |
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