A-Z List of Black Chicken Breeds: 18 Types (With Pictures)

Looking for a unique chicken breed that stands out from the rest, look no further! 

The world’s most expensive chicken- and some breeds even have black bones, organs, skin, and meat!

A-Z List of 18 Black Chicken Breeds

1

 Ancona: The Friendly & Outgoing Italian

Ancona chicken breed is a dual-purpose breed that originated in Italy. These chickens are known for their beautiful, striking black feathers and orange-red eyes.

2

Black Australorp: Iconic Heritage & Impressive Layer

 Black Australorp is an iconic heritage chicken breed that originated in Australia. It is a dual-purpose bird, which is suitable for both egg and meat production.

3

Ayam Cemani: The World’s Most Expensive Chicken

Ayam Cemani is native to Java, Indonesia. It’s a relatively small bird with a deep black color that can be seen from head to toe. It means “total black” in Indonesian, perfectly describing this remarkable breed of chickens. 

4

 Black Shumen: The Grumpy Bulgarian

Black Shumen chickens are generally grumpy birds that are aggressive, do not like egg-sitting (although reported to lay 150-180 eggs annually), and are flighty. However, they mature quickly compared to other breeds. 

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A-Z List of Black Chicken Breeds: 18 Types (With Pictures)