It’s easy to understand the appeal of the Kadaknath chicken if you understand the meaning of its alternative name Kali Masi: “fowl having black flesh”. This Indian breed is the result of years of natural selection rather than human intervention, and the result is a beautiful and unique chicken breed.

The Kadaknath chicken is rare today as a result of overconsumption, but breeders are hard at work to replenish the chickens’ numbers while facilitating a healthy, hardy breed.

We explore the unique origin of the chicken and the hardships they have overcome, as well as explain the reason demand is so high for Kadaknath meat. Keep reading to learn everything you need about the Indian breed. 

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