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This is Kadaknath, a native breed of chicken originally found in certain jungles of Madhya Pradesh. It is considered to be nutritious and climate resilient. Famous for its distinctive all-black look, the fowl is popular for its nutritional and market value. The GI tagged fowl is rich in protein and iron and is believed to be climate resilient.

A nutritional analysis by the National Institute of Nutrition shows that Kadaknath meat is low in fat and cholesterol while boasting 24% protein per 100 grams, compared to 18-20% in regular broiler chicken. It also has a fat content of 1.94% to 2.6%, significantly lower than the 13-25% found in broiler chicken, and a cholesterol content of just 59-60 mg per 100 grams, compared to 218.12 mg in broiler chicken.

Due to its high nutritional value, Kadaknath and its eggs fetch a good price in the market – Rs. 800-Rs. 1000 for a kilogram of its meat and Rs. 20-35 for an egg.

The bird is popular among the adivasis, mainly due to its special capabilities such as adaptability to the local environment, disease resistance, and the quality, texture, and flavour of its meat. However, some drawbacks include poor egg production, slow growth rate, smaller body size, and late sexual maturity.

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