Is black-bone chicken a rooster or a hen? Do black-bone chickens buy cocks or hens?

Black-bone chicken is a traditional Chinese herbal medicine, which has the functions of nourishing blood, nourishing yin, benefiting qi and enhancing immunity. Raising black-bone chicken is generally concerned with its meat quality and egg production.

As far as gender is concerned, black-bone chicken has advantages and disadvantages. Cocks are often bigger and fatter than hens when they grow up. Compared with roosters, hens are more suitable for laying hens, with higher egg production rate, smaller size and easier management.

If it is cultivated for the meat quality of black-bone chicken, it is advisable to choose rooster; If it is aimed at laying hens, or both broilers and laying hens, it is recommended to choose hens.

When buying black-bone chicken, generally speaking, you can choose to buy cock or hen according to your own breeding needs and supply market. It should be noted that both roosters and hens should choose healthy, lively and plump individuals, which can ensure the breeding effect and prevent diseases. In addition, it should be noted that when choosing black-bone chicken, we must choose purebred varieties and avoid hybrid varieties to ensure its traditional efficacy.