Taihe Black-bone Silkie is a local chicken breed originating from Taihe, Jiangxi, known for its nourishing properties.

The Taihe Black-bone Silkie originates from Taihe County, Ji'an City, Jiangxi Province. It is named for its black skin, meat, and bones, and is also called black-bone chicken, silky chicken, or white phoenix chicken. It has a long history of being raised locally. It is a well-known local poultry breed in China, has been included in the scope of geographical indication product protection, and enjoys considerable recognition both at home and abroad.

In terms of appearance, the most typical feature of the Taihe Black-bone Silkie is its ten perfect traits, including silky feathers, a tasseled crest, green ears, a beard, five toes, feathered feet, a rose comb, and black skin, black meat, and black bones. Its feathers are white, fluffy, and silk-like, while its skin, muscles, and bones are black. It is small in size and gentle in temperament, making it relatively suitable for free-range raising.

In terms of practical value, the Taihe Black-bone Silkie is known for its nourishing properties. Its meat is tender and delicious, and it is relatively rich in protein and amino acids. It has long been a common ingredient for soups and medicinal dishes. It is also one of the important raw materials for traditional Chinese patent medicines and is suitable for people with weak constitutions to eat in moderation.

In terms of farming, the Taihe Black-bone Silkie has good adaptability to the environment and can be raised under various models such as confined raising, free-range raising, or woodland free-range raising. In daily management, attention should be paid to ventilation and dryness in the chicken coop, nutritional balance in feed, and disease prevention and disinfection. When free-range raising is used, protection against natural enemies should also be taken. As consumer demand becomes more diverse, many farmers have found ways to increase their income by raising Taihe Black-bone Silkies.