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Introduction to the Breed Characteristics and Farming Techniques of the Nandan Yao Chicken

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Origin (or distribution): Produced in Nandan County, Guangxi. Main characteristics: A meat-type chicken breed. In most chickens, the primary wing feathers, main tail feathers, shanks, and beak are all black, the secondary wing feathers are blackish yellow, the comb is single, the iris is brownish yellow, and the wattles and earlobes are red. In roosters, the plumage colors are mostly golden yellow, brownish red, and yellow-black, while in hens, they are mostly mottled black, black-and-white, and earth yellow. Adult chicken weight: rooster 3537 grams, hen 2262 grams. Dressing percentage of adult chickens: semi-eviscerated, rooster 82.5%, hen 90.0%; eviscerated, rooster 77.0%

Origin (or distribution): Produced in Nandan County, Guangxi.

Main characteristics: A meat-type chicken breed. In most chickens, the primary wing feathers, main tail feathers, shanks, and beak are all black, the secondary wing feathers are blackish yellow, the comb is single, the iris is brownish yellow, and the wattles and earlobes are red. In roosters, the plumage colors are mostly golden yellow, brownish red, and yellow-black, while in hens, they are mostly mottled black, black-and-white, and earth yellow. Adult chicken weight: rooster 3537 grams, hen 2262 grams. Dressing percentage of adult chickens: semi-eviscerated, rooster 82.5%, hen 90.0%; eviscerated, rooster 77.0%, hen 86.1%. Age at first laying 180-210 days, annual egg production 60-80 eggs, egg weight 48 grams, eggshell brown.

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