How much does game fowl cost per jin? It depends on breed, body weight, place of origin and other factors

Game fowl (fighting cock) is a dual-purpose poultry breed known for being good at fighting and famed for its combativeness, kept both for ornament and for meat. It has a long history of being raised in our country and is mainly distributed in Henan, Shandong, Anhui, Guangxi and other places. It has a sturdy build, well-developed muscles and thick, solid bones; it has considerable ornamental and folk-custom value, and is also welcomed by some consumers because its meat is firm and relatively low in fat.

There is no uniform answer to how much game fowl costs per jin; the price is mainly affected by breed purity, body weight, age in months, sex, place of origin and sales channel. Generally speaking, purebred game fowl are more expensive than crossbred offspring, and adult roosters, because of their larger size and prominent fighting temperament, often fetch a higher market price than ordinary native chickens; chicks and breeding eggs are priced per bird or per egg, which is different from pricing by weight per jin.

As for eating, game fowl meat is firm and chewy, with relatively thin subcutaneous fat, making it suitable for stewing, braising and other cooking methods that require longer cooking times. It should be noted that there is a great deal of promotion on the market about the nutritional value of game fowl; the actual nutritional composition is closely related to rearing methods and age in days, so there is no need to blindly believe exaggerated claims when buying.

Before buying game fowl, it is advisable to first clarify the purpose: for competition or ornamental use, focus on examining the strain, skeleton, fighting temperament and bloodline; for meat purposes, choosing individuals with glossy feathers, lively spirits and thick, strong legs and feet is more suitable. In addition, game fowl resemble some local native chickens in appearance, and price differences are also large, so it is best to buy through regular farms or merchants with a good reputation, to avoid paying a high price for chickens with falsely labeled breeds.