{"product_id":"welsummer-day-old-chicks-copy","title":"Ayam Cemani — Day-Old Chicks","description":"\u003cp\u003e📦 \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/how-we-ship\"\u003eLearn how we carefully pack and ship your chicks →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want a flock that turns heads, the Ayam Cemani offers something truly distinctive. This Indonesian breed is known for its intensely black feathers, skin, beak, and legs, with plumage that can catch a green sheen in the sunlight. Picture these alert, elegant birds exploring your yard and bringing a dramatic contrast to your backyard flock. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy backyard keepers love them:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🥚 \u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 80–120 cream-colored eggs per year\u003c\/strong\u003e — kept primarily for their distinctive appearance rather than high egg output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🪶 \u003cstrong\u003eStriking black plumage with an iridescent sheen\u003c\/strong\u003e — a memorable addition to a mixed flock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e☀️ \u003cstrong\u003eA distinctive Indonesian breed\u003c\/strong\u003e — provide dry shelter and extra protection from cold and frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eAlert, active birds\u003c\/strong\u003e — enjoy exploring in a secure run and benefit from patient, regular handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e⭐ \u003cstrong\u003eUnusual pigmentation\u003c\/strong\u003e — a genetic trait called fibromelanosis gives the breed its characteristic dark coloring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to expect from Chesapeake Hatchery chicks:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAyam Cemani bring an eye-catching appearance and an active personality to your flock. Marek's Disease vaccination is optional and is not included in the chick price. Select the vaccination add-on when ordering if you would like your chicks vaccinated. Chicks are backed by our live arrival guarantee. Note: pigmentation and breed traits vary between individual birds; this description does not guarantee show quality or breeding quality. Despite their dark coloring, Ayam Cemani lay cream-colored eggs, not black eggs, and hens may take breaks between laying cycles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeeks to first egg:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 24–28 weeks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEgg size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEgg color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a striking Indonesian breed to your flock — reserve your Ayam Cemani chicks for the next hatch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chesapeake Hatchery","offers":[{"title":"Straight Run","offer_id":48427912593614,"sku":null,"price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0665\/4643\/4254\/files\/Ayam_Cemani_Hen.png?v=1791491382","url":"https:\/\/chesapeake-hatchery.com\/products\/welsummer-day-old-chicks-copy","provider":"Chesapeake Hatchery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}