Chicken is one of the most common ingredients on the Chinese dining table. Among them, black chicken is very popular because of its higher nutritional value than ordinary chicken and has good nourishing effects. It is called "the black legend on the tip of the tongue".
We are familiar with using black chicken to make soup and dishes, but it is still rare to keep black chicken as a pet. But now abroad, black chickens have become a trendy pet.
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According to Vice website, in addition to walking cats and dogs, Singapore Young people have also been popular in walking black chickens recently. When Zhong Yalun and his sister took their new favorite, the black chicken, were walking in the neighborhood, passers-by often mistakenly regard the furry black chicken as a puppy.
When Aaron Chong and his sister Angelique takes their offbeat pet out for walks around their neighborhood in Singapore, they receive friendly comments from strangers who mistake it for a small dog. Then, intrigued stars ensure when people realize that it isn’t a furry dog but an ultra fluffy chicken. For the siblings though, they’re almost the same thing.
Aaron and her sister Angeli in Singapore are walking near the community where they live, passers-by often mistakenly think of black chickens as puppies and then give them praise. Curious eyes followed when people discovered that it wasn't a furry dog, but a furry chicken. However, for the brother and sister, there is no difference between the two.
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"I think, generally, they are very well-natured and easy to take care of, and they bond quite well with humans," said Aaron of his pet Silkie chickens. "They have a lot of nonhuman charisma, and it's enjoyable to be around them."
Speaking of pet black chickens, Aaron said: "I think they are generally docile, easy to take care of, and very close to humans. They are full of animals and are very happy to be with them."
The reason why Aaron and his sister chose such an alternative pet was attracted by the cute appearance of the black chickens. Now, their four brothers and sisters each have a pet black chicken, and they become happy chicken breeders together.
Aaron, 24, and Angelique, 13, first got their Silkie chickens in November last year, after watching tons of farm videos on YouTube featuring the fluffy pets. They are now the proud owners of four Silkies.
In November last November, Aaron, 24, and Angelique, 13, first got their Silkie chickens in November last year, after watching tons of farm videos on YouTube featuring the fluffy pets. They are now the proud owners of four Silkies.
In November last November, Aaron, 24, and Angelique, 13, first got their Silkie chickens in November last year, after watching tons of farm videos on YouTube featuring the fluffy pets. They are now the proud owners of four Silkies.
In November last November, Aaron, 24, and Angelique, 13, first got their Silkie chickens in November last year, after watching tons of farm videos on YouTube featuring the fluffy pets. They are now the proud owners of four Silkies.
Aaron, 24, and Angelique, 13, first got their Silkie chickens in November last year, after watching tons of farm videos on YouTube featuring the fluffy pets. They are now the proud owners of four Silkies.
Aaron, 24, and Angelique, 13, first got their Silkie chickens in November last year, after watching tons of farm videos on YouTube featuring the fluffy pets. They are now the proud owners of four Silkies.
Aaron, 24, and Angelique, 13, first got their Silkie chickens in November last year, after watching tons of farm videos on YouTube featuring the fluffy pets. They are now the proud owners of four Silkies.
Aaron, 24, and Angelique, 13, first got their Silkie chickens in November last year They have now raised four black chickens and are proud of it.
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Black Chicken, also known as Black Bone Chicken , translated in English as "silkie chicken".
Silkie chickens are instantly recognized by their fluffy feathers and black or blue skin. Also known as “black bone chicken” in Chinese cuisine, Silkies have long been used in herbal soup due to their noble properties.
The feathers of black chickens are fluffy, and the skin is black or light blue, which is highly recognizable. Because of its nourishing effects, it has long been used in medicinal soups in Chinese food.
Black chicken is rich in protein , B vitamins and other 18 trace elements. Among them, niacin, vitamin E, phosphorus, iron, potassium, and sodium are all higher than ordinary chickens. The content of cholesterol and fat is very low, and it is a tonic with extremely high nutritional value.
Black chicken turns into a cute pet in the internet celebrity
Black chicken's feathers grow so much that they will cover their eyes and the entire face. Such a cute and silly appearance has captured the hearts of many chicken farmers. Over the past year, black chickens seem to have become the most popular pet in Singapore.
There are many people in Europe and the United States who regard black chickens as pets. Even the little girl from the Kardashian family, Kelly, has raised a black chicken named Eddie.
The popularity of pet black chickens can be seen from the various photos of pet black chickens that have emerged on social media.
"Master, am I your little cutie?"
Dress up a little, and it's the most beautiful little black chicken in the whole street~
transform into a little rabbit:
"Three bows can better highlight my beauty"
"Blingbling's little skirt is worthy of this princess"
"Welcome to my birthday party"
Super luxurious chicken coop, are you sour?
Noel Tan, a 23-year-old student at the Singapore University of Technology and Design, was a Silkie chicken owner early on. When he first started raising chickens about four years ago, the Facebook community group for local chicken owners, Backyard Chickens Singapore, only had 500 to 600 members, he recalled. The group has since grown to comprise over 3,000 members, many of them Silkie owners.
23-year-old Tan Noel (transliteration) is a student at Singapore University of Science and Technology Design. He has long been raising pet black chickens. Tan said that when he first started raising chickens about four years ago, the local pet chicken owner, only had five or six hundred people. Since then, the community has grown to more than 3,000 members, many of whom are raising black chickens.
Now, Tan Noel has 10 black chickens and has become one of the most outstanding chicken farmers in the Singapore chicken farming industry. Speaking of the reasons for raising chickens, he said that his love for black chickens was love at first sight. When he first saw black chickens at a friend's house, he was immediately fascinated by their cute appearance.
He co-founded a chicken supplies company as well as Chicken Adoption Rescue SG, a local chicken shelter; since the shelter was set up last year, during Singapore’s COVID lockdown, Tan said his team has rescued nearly 200 chickens around Singapore.
Tan Noel and others jointly opened a pet chicken supplies company and a local chick shelter "Chicken Adoption Rescue SG”; the shelter was established last year when Singapore was locked down due to the coronavirus pandemic, and since then, they have rescued nearly 200 chickens across Singapore.
Social isolation has spawned a pet craze
According to Vice, social isolation during the epidemic is the main reason for the recent boom of black chicken pet . As more and more people work from home, their social life becomes less and pets become their family companions to fight loneliness.
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With more people working from home and having their social lives stripped down to a fraction of what it used to be, pets appeared to be attractive home companies to combat COVID loneliness.
As more people working from home and having their social lives stripped down to a fraction of what it used to be, pets appeared to be attractive home companies to combat COVID loneliness.
As more people working from home and having their social lives stripped down to a fraction of what it used to be, pets appeared to be attractive home companies to combat COVID loneliness.
As more people working from home and having their social lives stripped down to a fraction of what it used to be, pets appeared to be attractive home companies to combat COVID loneliness.
As more people working from home and having their social lives stripped down to a fraction of what it used to be, pets appeared to be attractive home companies to combat COVID loneliness.
As more people working from home and having their social lives stripped down to a fraction of what it used to be, pets appeared to be attractive home companies to combat COVID loneliness.
As more people working from home and having their social lives stripped down to a fraction of what it used to be, pets appeared to be attractive home companies to combat COVID loneliness.
As more people working from home and having their social lives stripped down to a fraction of what it used to be, pets appeared to be attractive home companies to combat COVID loneliness.
As more people working from home and having their social lives stripped down to a fraction of what it used to be, pets appeared to be attractive home companies to combat COVID loneliness.
As more people working from home and having their social lives stripped down to a fraction of what it used to be, pets appeared to be attractive home companies to combat COVID loneliness.
As more people working from home and having their social lives stripped down to a fraction of what it used to be, pets appeared to be attractive home companies to combat COVID loneliness.
As more people working from home and having their
Ng, who works in the pet food industry, saw chicken keeping as a good way to educate his children about pet nutrition and ecosystems. For example, he demonstrated to his children how chicken manure can be used as fertilizer, while fruits grow from the plant can then be fed to the chicken.
Ng, who works in the pet food industry, saw chicken keeping as a good way to educate his children about pet nutrition and ecosystems. For example, he demonstrated to his children how to use chicken manure as fertilizer, and the fruits grown from plants can be fed to chickens.
Sports massage therapist Gloria Sharp, although this is her first time raising chickens, she said she has received strong support from the Singapore chicken farmer community.
From how to handle roosters’ crowing to common ailments like bumblefoot, Silkie owners often discuss and share tips for raising Silkies in online community groups. Experienced chicken owners are also generous in guiding newbies who are dealing with chicken-related issues.
From how to handle roosters’ crowing to common ailments like bumblefoot, Silkie owners often discuss and share tips for raising Silkies in online community groups. Experienced chicken owners are also generous in guiding newbies who are dealing with chicken-related issues.
From how to handle roosters’ crowing to common ailments like bumblefoot, Silkie owners often discuss and share tips for raising Silkies in online community groups. Experienced chicken owners are also generous in guiding newbies who are dealing with chicken-related issues.
From how to handle roosters’ crowing to common ailments like bumblefoot, Silkie owners often discuss and share tips for raising Silkies in online community groups. Experienced chicken owners are also generous in guiding newbies who are dealing with chicken-related issues.
From how to handle roosters’ crowing to common ailments like bumblefoot, Silkie owners often discuss and share tips for raising Silkies in online community groups. Experienced chicken owners are also generous in guiding newbies who are dealing with chicken-related issues.
From how to handle roosters’ crowing to common ailments like bumblefoot, Silkie owners often discuss and share tips for raising Silkies in online community groups. Experienced chicken owners are also generous in guiding newbies who are dealing with chicken-related issues.
From how to handle roosters’ crowing to common ailments like bumblefoot, Silkie owners often discuss and share tips for raising Silkies Experienced chicken farmers also generously guide newbies to deal with chicken-related issues.
Like other pets, Silkie chickens are a long-term commitment that many, enchanted by their fluffiness, may forget. With a life span of about nine years, Silkie chickens come with quirks and responsibility that some may not be ready for.
Like other pets, Silkie chickens are a long-term commitment that many, enchanted by their fluffiness, may forget. With a life span of about nine years, Silkie chickens come with quirks and responsibility that some may not be ready for.
Like other pets, Silkie chickens are a long-term commitment that many, enchanted by their fluffiness, may forget. With a life span of about nine years, Silkie chickens come with quirks and responsibility that some may not be ready for.
Like other pets, Silkie chickens are a long-term commitment that many, enchanted by their fluffiness, may forget. With a life span of about nine years, Silkie chickens come with quirks and responsibility that some may not be ready for.
Like other pets, Silkie chickens are a long-term commitment that many, enchanted by their fluffiness, may forget. With a life span of about nine years, Silkie chickens come with quirks and responsibilityities that some may not be ready for.
Like other pets, Silkie chickens are a long-term commitment that many, enchanted by their fluffiness, may forget. With a life span of about nine years, Silkie chickens come with quirks and responsibilityities that some may not be ready for.
Like other pets, Silkie chickens are a long-term commitment that many, enchanted by their fluffiness, may forget. With a life span of about nine years, Silkie chickens come with quirks and responsibilityities that some may not be ready for.
Like other pets, Silkie chickens are a long-term commitment that many, enchanted by their fluffiness, may forget. With a Many people are attracted by their furry look and may forget this. The lifespan of black bone chickens is about 9 years, and some people may not be ready to accept the quirks and responsibilities of feeding the black chickens.
Having long been domesticated as ornamental pets, Silkies are prone to sickness if not taken care of properly. If abandoned recklessly, they’re basically defendless against natural elements and predators like cats, snakes, and monkeys.
Having long been domesticated as ornamental pets, Silkies are prone to sickness if not taken care of properly. If abandoned recklessly, they’re basically defendless against natural elements and predators like cats, snakes, and monkeys.
Having long been domesticated as ornamental pets, Silkies are prone to sickness if not taken care of properly. If abandoned at will, they are basically unable to resist natural factors and natural enemies such as cats, snakes and monkeys.
If you are raising a pet, or have this plan, whether they are a kitten, puppy, turtle, or a chick, please remember not to abandon pets!
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Editor: Dong Jing
Source: chinadaily.com.cn
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