Dong Tao Or Dragon Leg Chickens: Weird Chicken Breed With Huge Bulbous Feet / Vietnam

Dong Tao or dragon leg chickens are among the world's most expensive poultry as their massive thighs are a delicacy in Vietnam - The weird-looking breed, also called the Dong Tao chicken, is prized for its delicious meat and was once bred exclusively for the country's royal family. A pair of the chickens can cost a staggering £1,600 as they are in very short supply as well as being difficult to breed. Dragon chickens, usually served in restaurants that cater for the wealthy, are native to the Dong Tao commune in Khoai Chau district, about 20 miles from Hanoi. The birds' bulbous legs are covered with reddish scales and can grow to be as thick as a person's wrist or a beer bottle. An adult male Dong Tao chicken can weigh up to 6kg. The hens are generally white, while the cocks have colourful feathers. These birds are extremely sensitive to changes in temperature and tend to lay fewer eggs than common chickens. Their huge legs and feet also make the hatching process more difficult, so more attention is needed from farmers to produce chicks. A newly-hatched chick takes eight months to one year to become a marketable bird of three to five kilograms. Music by Kevin MacLeod /The Complex/ http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/ Blog: http://amazingworldnewsnow.blogspot.com