Ogye Chicken of Hwaak-ri, Yeonsan

Basic information

Designation

Natural Monument No.265

Category

동식물

Designated year

1980

Location

논산시, 충청남도— 충남 논산시 연산면 화악2길 38-5 (화악리)

Coordinates

36.251169, 127.222735

Native to East Asia, the Ogye Chicken broadly inhabits Indo-China up to the east. The time of its importation into Korea is not exactly known, but it is known to be imported from China. The size or figure of this bird is not largely different from general chickens. It has a comparatively small head, and its skin, plumage, and even its bones are dark purple. It has four toes and short tail and legs. It is weak, and it does not lay eggs well. The Ogolgye Chicken has black plumage, and the white one is rare. Though it has five toes, it can be distinguished as an Ogolgye Chicken because it has black eyes and skin. This is due to the fact that it has mingled with cross-breeds since it was imported. The Ogolgye Chicken of Hwaak-ri, Yeonsan is a special species. To protect and improve this species, it is designated and protected as a Natural Monument.

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