The feet of both females and males are covered in reddish scales, which is what gives them their resemblance to dragons.Female Dong Tao Chickenfeathers are a beautiful all-white, or white mixed with light brown, while roosters are multi-colored in auburn and red, grey, white and black.Their height is as tall or taller than a bottle.They are large birds that can be wider than a human holding one.The size of their legs is not just unusual for chickens it is rare for any kind of bird their size The legs of Dong Tao Chickens grow as thick as a human’s wrist.
They are very popular in Vietnam.īut Dong Tao Chickens were once bred only for royalty and their mandarins (bureaucrats), or for ritual offerings, starting in Đông Tảo, in the Khoái Châu district, about 18 miles from Hanoi, not far from Hoa Lu, the ancient royal capital of Vietnam.īecause these very large chickens with thick, scaly, dragon-like legs and feet are very rare, and because they take 8 months or more to reach maturity-chickens more typically mature in 16 to 24 weeks, a female-male pair of Dong Tao Chickens can sell for as much as $2,500.ĭong Tao Chicken is considered unique among dozens of chicken breeds in Vietnam. Dong Tao Chickens (ga Dong Tao in Vietnamese) are raised for meat, for eggs, and also as pets. It is prized for its delicate and delicious meat. Buy Dong Tao Chicken and Eggs Dong Tao Background and Historyĭong Tao Chicken is served in luxury restaurants.
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