This is for a Pet Quality bird. Pet quality Ayam's are a treasure to own, but might not be a winner in exhibitation due to not being 100% black. This could mean a toe, toe nail, inside of mouth, a feather mis-coloration, comb, or a non-standard physical trait. Would be a great start in a breeding program to continuously improve the breed.

Why we like them: For us, they are an amazing unique bird that is an ultra-rare must have. In a photograph, the Ayam Cemani is like stepping into the dark side of poultry on a Halloween night. Watching the sun dance off the natural oil in the Ayam’s black plumage is extraordinary. You will be memorized by the holographic shimmers of translucent luster of beetle greens and purples. This ultra-rare chicken is known for being all black (black comb, waddles, black legs, toe nails, black beak, tongue, black muscle tissue, organs, and black bones. Thanks to their black color which absorbs sunlight, they do great in cold, harsh climates. Feather Colors: The reason these rare chickens are pure black is because of a genetic condition called fibro melanosis which is caused by a mutation that affects how pigment producing cells work. The goal for rare breed enthusiasts is to improve the breed to have offspring consistently completely black. We have enriched our flock of Ayam Cemanis over the years by only using the blackest parent stock. We made significant progress over the years improving the Ayam Cemani breed from the original imprefections occuring in Greenfire farms imported bloodlines. Not every purebred Ayam Cemani posses show quality traits. While our flock is known for their exceptionally black features, specifically the genetic trait of fibro melanosis, it is important to understand the fibro melanosis gene is a recessive trait. Part of the rarity is perfecting the distribution of the black pigment in their offspring.

Egg Color/ Frequency: The only part of this bird that isn’t black is the egg. Eggs are a beautiful latte-colored. They lay in cycles of 30 days on and 60 days off which contributes to the scarcity of this bird.Personality: They are an active breed that does well in cold climates. They are able to fly higher than other chicken breeds which helps them escape predators.

History: The Ayam Cemani originated on the island of Java, in Indonesia, and they’re prized for their black meat mystical powers, and are an important part of traditional culture there. They are often used in opening ceremonies to offer good fortune.ADutchman, Jan Steverink first imported the Ayam Cemani out of Indonesia to Europe in 1998. Since then, it has been imported to the United States.In 2011, a Sweden study concluded a gene called endothelian-3 (EDN3), was involved in the regulation of melanocyte cells which produce pigments. Researchers found around 10 times as much EDN3 expressed in the skin of adult Ayam Cemani chickens than in other breeds. The bottom line is that in these breeds of chickens, the gene that regulates pigmentation is in overdrive in the Ayam Cemani, resulting in the black coloring. As we continue the breed for the blackest color as possible. The quaility of the chicks differenate as does pricing.

You can save money on this rare breed by accepting pet qualikty chicks which means the chick may have flesh color leakages and/or white/gold in wing feather, tongue, comb, mouth and toes. There are no refunds nor store credit for quality of color, thus do not accept the bird if at pick up you are not completely satisfied with the color quality.

Chick: Ayam Cemani

$25.00

Quantity

Most families are attracted to obtaining their chickens from us because we are proud to be completely different than typical feed store/ hatchery industry standards. Industry standard is to sex as accurately as possible and sell as pullets (female chicks) and force customers to accept a >10% chance of an accidental rooster without the ability to accept returns nor refunds. In addition, industry standard is to sell bantams (such as silkies) as straight runs since they are too small for safe vent sexing. We offer multiple sexing options.

Male
If you are lucky enough to have a rooster, our male sexing option is a great way to save money on a wonderful breed.

Unsexed
This option means that the chicks have not yet been sexed and are sold as a straight run. While nature usually averages half girls and half boys in high volumes, families should only order if prepared for >50% possible roosters.

Female Coverage
This is our most economical choice for families seeking a female. We kept city ordinances that restrict rooster ownership in mind. This option is great for families that want to enjoy a backyard flock of ladies. We use traditional sexing methods on the breeds that capable of being vent sexed, home accidental roosters, and issue store credit of original purchased price. To learn more about how we sex baby chicks based on their breed view: How to Sex Chickens.

Depending on the breed, sexing accuracy can range as low as 50% for bantam breeds, 90% for standard breeds, and as high as 95% for auto sexing breeds. Our female coverage option is not a service fee for sexing the chick, it is the cost difference between purchasing a male or a female chicken. We do not believe in grinding males alive nor suffocating them as day olds to enable a profit when selling a stated female chick at ridiculously low prices. Thus, our female pricing takes into consideration the male left behind with each female purchased. Male chicks are typically half the price of a female.

To qualify for rehoming, the rooster must remain in perfect health. If the family decides to return the rooster, a store credit in the amount of original purchase price is provided. As a family, you are welcome to decide to keep any accidental rooster and forfeit the credit.

DNA Sexed Female Chicks
For families that get emotionally bonded quickly and do not want to risk a future discovery of a rooster, we offer DNA sexing. DNA sexing is the only true accurate method of sexing baby chicks. DNA testing is a significantly higher financial investment. In most cases, it is 3x the cost as (1) female sex covered chick.

Balance accuracy with financial investment
The sexing decision is one that needs to be made at time of purchased and the original order cannot be altered once the order is fulfilled. It is important as a family to determine the right balance between sexing accuracy and financial investment for your family’s situation.

We provide as much information on our website as possible to ensure families make an informed decision based on their situation and lifestyle. Some breeds are more accurate in sexing and most families find our female coverage adequate in providing a free home for their accidental rooster (up to $100 savings) and use the store credit towards a replacement or our organic feed. While harder to sex bantam breeds, or families that know they will develop a with strong emotional attachment prefer to invest in DNA sexing.
Chick orders are fulfilled with chicks aging in age between newborn up to 4 weeks of age. Starter Pullet orders are fulfilled with girls that are at least 6 weeks old and younger than 15 weeks. At 16 weeks and older they are offered as Young Hens. While you can select if you want a chick, starter pullet, or hen selection of the exact age is not available. Our availability page is the best resource to determine chick ages by breed before ordering.

Chicks
Chick orders are fulfilled with chicks aging in age between newborn up to 4 weeks of age. If you are purchasing multiple breeds, it is recommended to review our avaialbity page to view which dates various breeds were hatched. Chicks can share a brooder with others that are up to 7 days in age apart. However, for temperature needs, a different brooder should be used if ordering from multiple age groups. If mixing bantams with standard breeds, it is best if the bantams are same aged or up to 7 days older. When we fulfil orders, we do our best to match ages providing there is enough available in the same age group.

Acclimate chicks by reducing brooder temperature weekly. 95°F for chicks 0 - 1 week old, 90°F for chicks 1 - 2 weeks old. 85°F for chicks 2 - 3 weeks old, and 80°F for chicks 3- 4 weeks old. Our digital thermostat brooder package takes the mess out of raising chicks and makes it easy.

Starter Pullets
A starter pullet provides an opportunity to get a jump-start on a new flock or additions to your current flock!

Starter Pullets will be at least 6 weeks old and acclimated for outside night time temperatures with an adequate coop for shelter. Each chicken can generate 35 BTUs of heat. Thus, sharing a coop with several other flock members that are similar in age is key to provide ample group warmth in colder months.

As a general guideline, a chick becomes a pullet or a cockerel at 4 weeks of age and lasts for around 12 weeks. This can be considered the award teenage stage. During this time sexual differences become more apparent in most breeds.

Starter Pullets and hens prefer 65°F - 75°F. The age that a starter pullet can be placed outside will vary based on average monthly temperatures, their cold tolerant ability, and amount of flock members.
oAt 6 - 7 weeks old, pullets can handle coop temperatures >50°F which occurs in Mid-May, June, July, August, and September.
oAt 8 - 10 weeks old, pullets can handle coop temperature >32°F which occurs in April, Early May, and October.
oAt 11 - 15 weeks old, young hens can handle coop temperature >0°F
Thankfully, it is rare for Colorado to drop this low year-round. Cold tolerant breeds can handle up to -20°F when adequate shelter is provided.

It is recommended to wait to introduce starter pullets to full sized hens until they reach at least 3 months in age. Transition is easiest when there are more new members that existing members and adding to a flock while sleeping/ roosting.
To help reduce the financial loss due to a predator attack, pet sitter mishap, illness, unnoticed birth defect, and/or accident resulting in death, we offer a generous complimentary life insurance for baby chicks purchased as female. Requires a minimum purchase of (2) female chicks per order as it is vital that chicks have at least 1 same aged buddy.

Time of loss is calculated from time of pickup to the time photo proof of loss is received via text to 303-359-9484.
<24 hours = Store credit of 100% of original purchase price
<48 hours = Store credit of 75% of original purchase price
<72 hours = Store credit of 50% of original purchase price
<10 days = Store credit of 20% of original purchase price
No credit issued for female chick loss experienced over 10 days unless purchased with our Complete Flock Starter Kit which includes our organic feed and brooder. We extend the prorated life insurance coverage up to 30 days with the Complete Flock Starter Kit purchase as we stand behind our recommendation for this brooder. This extends 20% store credit for loss reported between day 10 and day 30.

Our unsexed and male chicks are deeply discounted. Thus, there is no life insurance coverage of any kind for roosters or unsexed chicks. Do not adopt any chicks that you do not want to take full ownership of their current and future health. Life insurance does not provide coverage for any vet or medical cost you decide to incur to help support the wellbeing of your flock. The sole purpose of this coverage is to provide financial relief in the unfortunate event of needing to replace a deceased chick.

In the event of a loss, text a photo of the decease chick to phone number 303-359-9484. Provide any details of what you think may have occurred and which breed the chick was. The first and last name on original order is required if you want us to locate your receipt for you. Otherwise, provide the order number in the text.
Available Now
If ordering chickens that are available now, you are making a commitment to pick up your order within 6 days of order placement. Orders need to be submitted at least 1 hour prior to planned arrival time. Our normal schedule for order pick-up is on Saturdays between 8am-5pm and Mondays between 5pm -6:30pm.

Pre-Order
The pre-order option notates the estimated month the chickens will be ready for pick up. Only place a pre-order if you can commit to picking up your order within 6 days of being notified your order is ready (can occur anytime within the month). Keep in mind that we use the number you provided us at check out to text once your order is ready. Thus, double check that the number provided receives texts.

Order Abandonment
Placing an order is a commitment of being available to pick up within the above stated timeframe. We understand unexpected situations may arise. While we do not provide refunds, we will issue store credit that may be used for a future order once ready. Store credit remains valid up to 1 year from the issued date before expiration.

Time flexibility of pre-ordered DNA fulfillment might be required. Once your order is ready, we communicate via text (to the number provided at checkout) that your order is ready for pick up. DNA sexed chicks need to be picked up within 7 days of notification. We are not able to extend free boarding. If exceeding 7 days, the original order will be forfeited. While the DNA testing fee deposit is non-refundable, we issue a store credit minus the DNA testing fee per bird ordered.

Chick: Ayam Cemani

Sexing Selection - Understanding Your Options

Age Selection: How your order is fulfilled

Prorated Female Life Insurance

Scheduling – Order Pick up Commitment

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