Ayam Cemani Chicks

Say hello to our Ayam Cemani chicks—the rarest black beauties at Sugar Feather Farm! These Ayam Cemani baby chicks hail from Indonesia, captivating with their ink-dark feathers shimmering with a beetle-green sheen in the Vermont sun—a gothic charm that’s pure magic. In Indonesia, the Ayam Cemani is celebrated not only for its striking appearance but also for the mystical healing powers tied to its black hyper-pigmentation. As a melanistic breed, these fibromelanistic chickens boast an abundance of melanin, resulting in their all-black chickens allure. Despite their dark exterior, Ayam Cemani eggs surprise with a tan-to-cream hue, adding intrigue to their mystique. At our family farm, we’ve spent years perfecting our flock of these Indonesian black chickens, blending top lines for stunning looks and gentle spirits while honoring their heritage with sustainable care. Buy Ayam Cemani chicks from us—they ship past the fragile newborn stage—still young, well under 3 weeks—ready to join your coop with flair. Fed our Non-GMO Chick Starter, these exotic chicken breeds are set to thrive.

These birds aren’t just visually stunning; they bring intelligence and sociability to your farm. While generally friendly, Ayam Cemani can assert themselves in the flock hierarchy, often seeking interaction with caretakers for attention or treats. Ayam Cemani hens shine with exceptional mothering instincts, showing broody dedication to eggs—theirs or others’. Their adaptability suits various temperatures, especially warmer climates, though in Vermont’s chill, we protect their combs and wattles to ensure comfort and well-being. These hardy rare black chickens demonstrate resilience, using their dark coloring for predator evasion—a nod to their quick, clever nature. Here’s what makes them special:

Rare black chickens – Jet-black from feathers to bones!

Unique genetics – Selectively bred for deep pigmentation.

Sustainable souls – Raised with eco-friendly love.

Mystical charm – Friendly, intelligent flock stars.

Add an Ayam Cemani cockerel to keep the legacy going! Embrace the joy of raising these Ayam Cemani chickens for sale and their unexpected egg treasures at your homestead!

Our Breeding

Our Ayam Cemani stock comes from years of selective breeding. Our aim is to produce birds that adhere to the Ayam Cemani Breeders Association's proposed standard of perfection, with straight combs, high fibro showing, and a gamier appearance. However, imperfections can occur, which is common due to past breeding practices. All our Ayam Cemani are purebred, although some may exhibit traits from their Ayam Kedu ancestry. We cannot guarantee perfect birds, as breeding Ayam Cemani is complex and unpredictable. It’s important to understand that not all offspring will be solid black, and some may have ‘flaws’ in their pigmentation. We prioritize transparency and honesty in our breeding program, striving to perfect our flock according to the working Standard. While challenges may arise, we remain dedicated to the breed and encourage thorough research for those interested in hatching eggs or acquiring birds.”

These birds are intelligent and are eager to train. They enjoy human interaction and the hens can be boisterous when laying! When incubating hatching eggs and in the lockdown mode they tend to hatch better with slightly less humidity.

The Ayam Cemani is a rare chicken breed from Java in Indonesia. The word Ayam means chicken in Indonesian, while Cemani has two possible translations: it either means entirely black, or it comes from a place called Cemani in Java.

The history of the Ayam Cemani is very unclear, and there are several versions on how they came to be. Some versions are a little scientific and some are hereditary stories, and each who believes in it has his own belief in the truth. One version from Kalikuto Village, Grabag Subdistrict, Magelang Regency, named Tjokromihardjo. Figure Tjokromihardjo, devotes a lot of his attention in the field of livestock in addition to serving as the village head. It was reported by Sunday Morning magazine that Mr. Tjokro’s knowledge in the field of animal husbandry was obtained from a course held by Dr. Douwes Dekker in 1919, in Bandung, and his correspondence with a Peruvian from Colorado, Mr. Schelter. Based on information from Mr. Tjokro’s son, Mr. Bambang Irawan it is said that chicken kedu was obtained through the perseverance of Mr. Tjokro in crossing and making selection continuously. It is alleged that in 1835, black chickens were exported to the United States. The chicken was then developed with a good breeding program, it was able to show superior production and be used as a standard breed known as The Black Java Breed. We have seen several dates on when the Ayam Cemani came to the United States, so we really are not sure what is accurate.

We recommend starting baby chicks out with Sugar Feather Farm chick starter for the first 3 weeks, then switch to our Chicken Grower. Use the Grower Feed until they hit maturation (which is when they start to lay) then switch to Sugar Feather Farm Adult Feed

We highly recommend using the Oil of Oregano in their water daily as a supplement to aid with digestion and overall health.