John is a farmer from America with a large property that includes a vibrant vegetable garden, a flowering orchard, and a comfortable home. John keeps chickens in a coop outside his house; he uses some of them for his personal purposes and sells others.
Over time, this arrangement has helped him, as seen by the increase in agricultural output and self-sufficiency.
John is used to seeing eggs strewn all over his property from time to time, particularly around the greenhouse where his hens like to run amok.
His free-range chickens always behaved like this, so there was never a need to be concerned. However, early in the morning, John saw something strange.
John found a clutch of perfect black eggs next to the chicken coop. He had never seen anything like this before.
John was taken aback by the eggs’ striking black hue as first, but his curiosity overcame it. He was intrigued by these unusual eggs and chose to incubate them in a warm, dark corner of his barn, just like he would any other chicken egg.
The eggs started to hatch after a few days of patient waiting, exposing their even more amazing contents. John was taken aback to discover that every chick, down to their beaks and feathers, was black. John was curious to find out more about these uncommon birds because he had never expected to encounter this sight.
Ayam Cemani, a unique species distinguished by their remarkable all-black appearance, was found to be the parent of the chicks.
Their internal organs and bones are also part of this distinctive feature, which goes beyond looks. John discovered that the owner of these unusual birds was a rich neighbor who specialized in breeding uncommon kinds. It seemed as though one of his neighbor’s chickens had inadvertently strayed into John’s land and lay eggs.
For John, the discovery of the Ayam Cemani chicks was a thrilling moment that brought intrigue and variety to his agricultural career. In addition to introducing him to a new breed, this occasion deepened his relationship with his neighbor and sparked conversations about possible future partnerships. Though surprises were nothing new on John’s farm, the arrival of these black chicks was a charming exception that made us think of the unfathomable secrets of nature.
