What breed is a Yellow Hair Chicken?

[Suburban-nite]

Just wondering if you'll know what breed is a "yellow hair" or "yellow" chicken. I've only seen them cooked at the local Asian market deli.

These yellow chickens are leaner and have better flavor than whole fryer chickens.

Also, do you know if there are any hatcheries or breeders that sell these chicks or fertilized eggs?

 

[Molpet]

Heritage road island red in some places
https://www.sfgate.com/food/article/Want-more-flavorful-chicken-Shop-in-Chinatown-5829866.php

 

[Ridgerunner]

How do you know they are yellow-haired if they are already cooked? I'm confused there. Also, do you mean feathers or hair? Silkie feathers do look a lot like hair and silkies are considered a delicacy in some Asian countries. Silkie meat should be a deep purple, almost black compared to most other chickens.

If you feel adventurous you might ask them where they get their chickens. You never know what you might learn until you ask.

 

[Mosey2003]

@Ridgerunner - I wonder if the OP means that is how they are advertised at the market? "Yellow Hair Chicken"

 

[EggSighted4Life]

Just wondering if you'll know what breed is a "yellow hair" or "yellow" chicken. I've only seen them cooked at the local Asian market deli.

These yellow chickens are leaner and have better flavor than whole fryer chickens.

Also, do you know if there are any hatcheries or breeders that sell these chicks or fertilized eggs?

Where is your local Asian market? Adding your general location to your profile might help folks make their best suggestions at a glance without having to ask first.

Have you got any photos? Many chickens have yellow skin in the US including Wyandotte, Rhode Island Red, Buckeye, and Rock.. to name a few popular breeds that may be readily available.

Also.. I'm responding as if you did mean skin color and not feather color. As stated their are yellow looking Silkies who's feathers might be mistaken for hair.. their skin is not yellow when cooked.

@Ridgerunner - I wonder if the OP means that is how they are advertised at the market? "Yellow Hair Chicken"

You mean like an actual dish.. that could be.

 

[Mosey2003]

You mean like an actual dish.. that could be.

I followed that link posted, it really IS called "yellow hair chicken" in the markets. It's some sort of lost in translation type of thing obviously, whereas they don't mean yellow necessarily literally, but basically "not a commercial broiler."

 

[fowlosophy]

Just wondering if you'll know what breed is a "yellow hair" or "yellow" chicken. I've only seen them cooked at the local Asian market deli.

These yellow chickens are leaner and have better flavor than whole fryer chickens.

Also, do you know if there are any hatcheries or breeders that sell these chicks or fertilized eggs?

Cochins are an Asiatic breed that have yellow skin/meat. Cochins are typically ornamental here, but they are considered dual purpose. Most hatcheries sell standard and bantam cochins.

 

[Ridgerunner]

That is an interesting link, I should have followed it. They specifically mention Rhode Island Reds and butchered at 16 weeks but we are not sure it is the same market.

They do not specifically mention cockerels, but to me any dual purpose cockerel butchered at 16 weeks will have a lot more flavor than a Cornish Rock butchered at 6 to 8 weeks. It will have different proportions too. The suggested ways to cook them suits a slightly older bird too. It all makes sense.

@Suburban-nite from reading that link I don't think it is a specific breed. It is more that it is a dual purpose cockerel. Pittman uses RIR's instead of importing the parent stock from China and people seem happy. Different breeds do have different conformations and how you feed them will make some differences. Hatchery versus breeder stock can make a big difference in conformation too. I don't know what draws you to these but I can understand the difference in a 16 week old cockerel versus a 6 to 8 week old Cornish Cross.

 

[EggSighted4Life]

I followed that link posted, it really IS called "yellow hair chicken" in the markets. It's some sort of lost in translation type of thing obviously, whereas they don't mean yellow necessarily literally, but basically "not a commercial broiler."

Ah, I just read it and I see it DOES state they are Rhode Island Red.. makes 100% sense.

Also, do you know if there are any hatcheries or breeders that sell these chicks or fertilized eggs?

Rhode Island Red are sold at a ton of hatcheries.. Chicks are always a better deal than fertile hatching eggs. They do hatch with yellow down which eventually gets darker with age.

The get butchered at 16 weeks old.

You can get effectively the same result with many heritage breeds. We really enjoy Bielefelder.. which are autosexing at hatch to sell hen chicks as layers right away & raise the boys as meaties.. and as described by you when processed at 16 weeks, I got 3# 6oz delicious result.. More than that their demeanor and antics is NOT as spunky as RIR, making them WAY easier keepers IMO. I would recommend buying from Cackle hatchery, but looks like their sold out for the season.. which very well could be an issue at this time.

Wyandotte were fantastic growth rate and taste in my experience. The hens would not lay as prolifically as the Red and not be identifiable at hatch like Bielefelder, but they're very table worthy!

I agree after looking at this video it's probably a proprietary hybrid.. They refer to as a California Bronze. I see they call their chicken heirloom.. which to be labeled heritage needs to include the breed by law according to my understanding. I was trying to see if chicks could be sourced from Pitman's for the OP, but not that I can tell..
http://www.maryschickens.com/cabronze.htm

Just for reference I'm including a few comparison charts. Maybe select a breed you like the looks and description of.. noting they will come in around a pound or so lighter at processing age. Breeds that grow entirely way too slow for me.. Orpington, Jersey Giants, Brahma, and Faverolles.. YOUR mileage may vary and picking something that will thrive in YOUR location is key..

https://livestockconservancy.org/images/uploads/docs/pickachicken.pdf

http://www.sagehenfarmlodi.com/chooks/chooks.html

https://www.starmilling.com/poultry-chicken-breeds/

Many hatcheries won't have a ton of consistency in their birds.. I like to order a whole bunch to raise.. select the best of the best to keep for breeding, and eat or sell the rest. Don't eat your biggest bird first if size is your goal.. that would be the one you keep.. Always select for desired characteristics.

 

[Suburban-nite]

This is fascinating! Thank you everyone for helping me solve this mystery.

"Yellow hair chicken " is a direct word for word translation from Chinese to English.