Ayam Cemani is a rare breed of chicken that is completely black, including its organs, muscles, and bones. This chicken originates in Indonesia, where many locals keep the bird as a treasured pet. Cemani, pronounced che-MA-ni in Indonesian and seh-MA-ni by many English speakers, comes from Sanskrit and means “jet black.” As a result of a condition called fibromelanosis, Cemani chickens have 10 times as much melanin as most chicken breeds. While the price varies, a high-quality Ayam Cemani can sell for over $6,000, and a single egg can fetch as much as $16. But what makes these chickens so special? And why are they so expensive? For more about Ayam Cemani: www.sageacresfarm.com 01:14 – Genetic mutation 02:27 – Importing Ayam Cemani chickens 03:09 – Clientele 04:15– Javanese culture + beliefs 04:49 – Healing with "Tembean" egg 06:19 – Washing chickens 06:42 – Keeping the chickens healthy 07:12 – Feeding supplements 09:00 – Ayam Cemani eggs 10:45 – Price factors MORE SO EXPENSIVE VIDEOS: 12 Jobs That Take A Lifetime To Master | So Expensive | Insider Business https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2EtmCbKb4o Why Patan Patola Saris Are So Expensive | So Expensive | Insider Business https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlSoZsbuD-Y 10 Of The World’s Priciest Arts And Art Supplies | So Expensive | Insider Business https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2v7HFTXdak ------------------------------------------------------ #ayamcemani #chickens #soexpensive #insiderbusiness Business Insider tells you all you need to know about business, finance, tech, retail, and more. Visit our homepage for the top stories of the day: https://www.businessinsider.com/ Insider Business on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessinsider Insider Business on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insiderbusiness Insider Business on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/businessinsider Insider Business on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/discover/Business_Insider/5319643143 Insider Business on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessinsider