Cherry chicken: native to Vietnam, introduced to China in 2002 by the Feng County Economic Crops Research Institute in Jiangsu Province. The chicken is small, eats less, has gorgeous feathers, has a beautiful shape, is good at flying, has a pleasant song, is lively and cute, and has a high ornamental value. Raising a house and singing sang sang that urges people to get up early, which can be treated the same as raising birds.
Variety characteristics:
The cherry chicken has a small head, a combative mouth, a single crown of bright red, a handsome yellow mouth, round eyes, a wide chest and a short carcass and a low waist. The main tail feathers of the hen's tail are tilted upright before opening; The rooster's tail feathers curve downwards in a wheel shape, the feet are short and thin, the five teeth are separated, the claws are sharp and powerful, and the soaring and majestic dance is spectacular.
Production performance:
Cherry chicken adult rooster weight 800--1000 g; The hen is 600-800 grams, and there is no change in the size and weight of the inbreeding, but the color of the feathers is changeable. Hens are 150 days old, with an average annual egg production of 180 pieces, egg weight of about 30 grams, eggshell is light white, in the ratio of 1:5 of male hens, its egg fertilization rate is 95%-98%, and the hatching rate is above 95%. Brooding survival rate is high, adaptable, both hardy and heat-resistant, rearing 2-3 months can be listed. Eat less, each chicken is raised to sell, only consumes about 2 kilograms of material, the cost is low, and the feed ration is the same as that of ordinary chickens.
Variety evaluation:
Because the cherry chicken is small and lively, it appears to be muscle tight, thin skin and bone, high protein, low fat, its muscle flavor compounds and umami ingredients are very high, the aroma is overflowing after cooking, and the after eating is endless. In addition to being available for viewing, the chicken is also expected to become the dominant breed for barbecue in the future.