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When we buy chickens at the market, we don't really know what we are getting. Believe it or not, there's hundreds types of chicken breeds in existence. Have you ever thought of that? So, if you want to know more, check out Wiki.
So, what's so special about the Kabir breed (Gallus gallusdomesticus) that Hijou is supplying?
Kabir Chicken originated in the Middle East, where it is desired due to it's large size and superior quality meat. Kabir baiscally means 'large' in Arabic. It is gaining popularity because of its exceptional characteristics. The chickens are resistant to disease and heat stress and is easily assimilated to our weather conditions. It is large in size and has a native natural taste and texture. It has fast becoming the preferred choice of Michelin Star Restaurants.The Kabir eggs are also low in cholesterol and exceptionally nutritious.
Today’s consuming public largely depend on mass produced birds. Being produced by bulk, nourishment are commercially based and largely inorganic. Under this condition, since health is a priority concern, Kabir, being a free range chicken, is an attractive alternative for today’s end-product consumers, who would like tastier, healthier and leaner bird than today’s mass produced industrial broiler. These “old fashioned” birds are supposed to possess firmer, textured and savory meat that is sought after in various niche markets such as gourmets in the west and millions of Chinese, within and outside of China.
International Journal of Contemporary Applied Researches Vol. 4, No. 10, October 2017 (ISSN: 2308-1365)
Kabir Chickens at the Farm |
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