Dong Tao the wild chickens of Vietnam

Dong Tao the wild chickens of Vietnam

Dong Tao chickens may look horribly deformed but these dragon chickens are a rare expensive delicacy in Vietnam. They are the most expensiv... 01:49

Dong Tao chickens may look horribly deformed but these dragon chickens are a rare expensive delicacy in Vietnam. They are the most expensive poultry in the world. Their massive thighs are a delicacy in Vietnam. Dong Tao chicken is a bizarre-looking breed. It is prized for its delicious meat. A pair of these dragon chickens cost £1,600.

They are in very short supply and as well they are difficult to breed. These dragon chickens are usually served in restaurants. The legs of these dragon chickens are covered with reddish scales and they can grow to be as thick as a persons wrist. A male of these Dong Tao chickens can weigh up to 6 kilo grams. The color of these dragon hens is usually white while cocks have feathers in different colors.

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 Dong Tao chickens enjoy a meal of crickets. They are extremely sensitive to changes in temperature. These dragon chickens lay fewer eggs than common chickens. Their huge legs and feet make the process of their hatching more difficult for them. Special attention is needed by farmers for the production of these chickens. The chick of Dong Tao chicken at least eight to twelve months to become a marketable chicken of three to five kilo grams.