(Baonghean.vn) - In addition to the rare black-bone chicken, the Mong people in Western Nghe An also raise a chicken called the elephant trunk - a breed of pheasant originating from abroad.This breed of turkey followed the Mong people from Laos to live in the highlands of Nghe An...
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| The Mong people of Nghe An have raised the elephant-trunk chicken for a long time and this is a breed of chicken that is suitable for the cold climate of the highlands so it grows very well. Going to the Mong villages such as Nam Can, Na Ngoi, Tay Son, Muong Long... (Ky Son), you will see people raising pheasants. People call this the elephant-trunk chicken. |
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| Their food is mainly vegetables and grass, so every day they often organize in flocks to forage around the bushes. |
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| Roosters weigh more than hens, up to 4-6 kg. Each elephant chicken only needs to be cared for for 3-4 months before it can be slaughtered, with the current selling price of 130,000 VND/kg. This type of chicken is favored by the Mong people because its meat is as delicious as fighting chickens. |
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| They have long trunks like elephants so they are called elephant chickens. However, only the males have long trunks and red drooping necks. |
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| In addition, in the middle of each male's chest there is a tuft of feathers protruding, looking very majestic. |
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| Unlike roosters, hens have slimmer bodies and do not have a beak. |
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| Every time they "confess", roosters often spread their tails and wings like a peacock to attract a mate. |
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| Although it looks scary on the outside, the elephant chicken is very gentle and close to humans. For the people, this is both a chicken breed raised for meat and a pet, creating a vivid picture in the border area. |
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