What is difference between Kadaknath egg and normal egg?

Protein content in Kadaknath is higher than 25\%, whereas in an ordinary bird it varies between 18 to 20\%. Kadaknath black chicken has lower cholesterol (0.73-1.05\%) than white chicken (13-25\%).

How do you identify Kadaknath eggs?

The roosters weigh 1.8–2 kg (4.0–4.4 lb) and the hens 1.2–1.5 kg (2.6–3.3 lb). Kadaknath hens’ eggs are brown with a slightly pink tint; they are poor setters and rarely hatch their own brood. Eggs weigh an average of 30–35 g (1.1–1.2 oz).

What is the Speciality of Kadaknath eggs?

The eggs of the Kadaknath, also dubbed ‘Diet Eggs’, help alleviate severe headaches, fainting spells, asthma and nephritis. Its meat and eggs are also believed to benefit patients with tuberculosis.

Are Kadaknath eggs good?

Kadaknath eggs & chicken contain 40\% more protein & 97\% less fat compared to broiler chicken. Apart from the protein, they also provide you with 18 amino acids out of which 8 are highly essential for your body’s growth. Vitamin D in the meat & eggs helps in calcium absorption and bone strengthening.

Why Kadaknath eggs are expensive?

High cost is due to the longer time taken to raise the chicken. While a broiler grows to 2.5 kg in 45 days, the black one takes six months to attain 1.5 kg weight. Further, the egg’s fertility rate is very low.

Why is Kadaknath blood black?

Due to its iron content, its blood is also black in colour. It is also known by names like ‘Pride of Jhabua’ and ‘Black Gold’. The consumption of Kadaknath chicken helps increase red blood cells and haemoglobin.

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How many eggs lay by Kadaknath?

Kadaknath Chicken Breed information:

Particulars	Kadaknath
Egg laying/month	11-12
Annual egg laying	120
Average egg weight	40 to 45 grams.
Egg color	Brown