Is the water chicken actually a nationally protected animal?

You may not be very familiar with the water chicken. It is also called the tiger frog, is fairly large, has a very loud call, and the water chicken is not a chicken but a frog. Sois the water chicken a nationally protected animal?

1. Is the water chicken a nationally protected animal?

The water chicken is a nationally protected animal. Because its numbers have been continuously declining, the water chicken has been listed as a national Class II key protected animal. The scientific name of the water chicken is the tiger frog (Hoplobatrachus rugulosus), named for the tiger-skin-like markings on its body. In many areas it is also commonly called the green chicken, toad, or field chicken.

2. Can the water chicken be raised artificially?

The water chicken can be raised artificially. For raising it, you need to choose a suitable site with convenient water intake and drainage and unpolluted water quality, which also makes management easier. In winter, overwintering management is needed; put some straw, tiles, bamboo tubes, and similar materials in its dwelling so it can escape the cold winter.

Water chickens have the bad habit of larger ones eating smaller ones, so individuals must be managed separately and cannot all be kept together, which would cause collective harm. Clean up feces and leftover food promptly every day to ensure environmental hygiene.

Overall, raising water chickens is a delicate job. It is recommended that you learn more about it first before making a decision.