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[Wisher1000]

Apparently they want $2,500 a pair.
http://english.vietnamnet.vn/fms/society/91272/-2-500-for-a-pair-of-dong-tao-chickens.html

I would have been slathering those legs in Vaseline!

 

[ozexpat]

This is part of the correspondence about those weird chickens.

"~very special and rare bred of poultry that can be found nowhere but here, in Vietnam. Being of great interests to the crown prince of Imperial Japan as well as experts in animal husbandry from Austria and Belgium, this is Dong Tao chicken also known as “tribute chicken for the kings”, originating from the township of Dong Tao, Khoai Chau county, Hung Yen province of Vietnam. In Vietnam, these chickens are known in the local legends as one of the rarest and best tributes that are paid to the kings every year. Famous for the extraordinary pillar-like legs, which were usually compared to “dragon legs”, with deep red color of meat like that of beef and the crispy sweet skin once cooked. Quite large in comparison with other type of chickens, the male specimen can weigh up to 6 kg and 3-4 kg for the female.. One of the 5-stars ranked chief of the US once stated “This species is the most delicious chicken I've ever processed and enjoyed.” And now, we would like to introduce this special species to the whole world, with the hope of establishing co-operations with international organizations to develop and breed this valuable type of chicken."

Apparently they want $2,500 a pair.
http://english.vietnamnet.vn/fms/society/91272/-2-500-for-a-pair-of-dong-tao-chickens.html

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I imagine, if you like to eat chicken feet, this is the bird for you.

i have seen them on the net before.

i would love to get up close with one

 

[kingfrodo]

My spring fever has started but ours is mostly outside work that is needing done.

We bought this house in the fall. It sat vacant for YEARS. the owners kept up the inside of the house but the land has been over grown for quite some time. We are slowly but surely clearing away all the crap, hauling loads of junk out of the THREE barns that are FULL. Nothing useful found yet...just creepy stuffed animals, dolls, rotten furniture, and junk.

I can see in my mind how wonderful it is going to be when it's done.

didn't realize it until after we moved in but there are NO outside water spigots on this house. ANYWHERE.

so DH is going to run me some water hopefully soon. Hauling buckets of water outside for the chooks everyday is getting tiresome. I try not to press him over it b/c he works 60 hour weeks and then comes home to work. but man oh man, when I get water we have to scrub the outside of this house. it is covered in green algae.

I just have to remember to pace myself. I have half done projects all over b/c I'm so anxious to get it all done now.

 

[ChooksChick]

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That very nearly got overlooked, Oz, but got a guffaw when I saw it.

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I once caught one of the many college students in town toss a banana peel out her car window in front of me- just far enough in front that I slowed down to scoop it up. I followed her home and when she pulled in, there appeared to be a mid-afternoon drinking party on her front porch (absolutely common in this town) so I pulled up and gestured for her to come over, tossed it to her and said, "You dropped this!"

She yelled, "It's just a banana peel!" and I agreed, so why couldn't she dispose of it properly?

I'll return stuff any time I can!

Off to the neurologist!

 

[ChickenCanoe]

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I once caught one of the many college students in town toss a banana peel out her car window in front of me- just far enough in front that I slowed down to scoop it up. I followed her home and when she pulled in, there appeared to be a mid-afternoon drinking party on her front porch (absolutely common in this town) so I pulled up and gestured for her to come over, tossed it to her and said, "You dropped this!"

She yelled, "It's just a banana peel!" and I agreed, so why couldn't she dispose of it properly?

I'll return stuff any time I can!

Off to the neurologist!

Cool. Just like me. I've been called the litter Nazi and the parking lot Nazi. (story for another day)

I'm much less disturbed by bio-degradable things. The peel will be gone in a couple weeks, unlike the cigarette butts that will be around for 2-10 years or the plastic food/drink containers that will be here 450-1000 years.

Considering that, I'll gladly accept the banana peels or peanut hulls..

 

[Cynthia12]

Apparently they want $2,500 a pair.
http://english.vietnamnet.vn/fms/society/91272/-2-500-for-a-pair-of-dong-tao-chickens.html

I would have been slathering those legs in Vaseline!

Let the Kings have them.

 

[ChooksChick]

That breed with the grisly legs comes up every once in a while and they just look uncomfortable.

Lots of bare spots, too!

 

[dsqard]

Saw some turkey love going on today. I think we are going to start getting eggs soon!

 

[ozexpat]

That very nearly got overlooked, Oz, but got a guffaw when I saw it.

I once caught one of the many college students in town toss a banana peel out her car window in front of me- just far enough in front that I slowed down to scoop it up. I followed her home and when she pulled in, there appeared to be a mid-afternoon drinking party on her front porch (absolutely common in this town) so I pulled up and gestured for her to come over, tossed it to her and said, "You dropped this!"

She yelled, "It's just a banana peel!" and I agreed, so why couldn't she dispose of it properly?

I'll return stuff any time I can!

Off to the neurologist!

I just figured the others were just ignoring me again.

I really enjoy hearing stories on people calling trash tossers on their acts.

I have a similar rage for people who dont pick up after their dogs pooping in my yard.

 

[ChooksChick]

I have a similar rage for people who dont pick up after their dogs pooping in my yard.

I've been known to gift-wrap that before returning it...