Dragon Chicken: Rare Vietnamese Dong Tao Chicken Can Cost As Much as $2,000

The Dong Tao chicken, also known as the Dragon Chicken, is an unusual Vietnamese chicken breed with swollen feet that originated in the village of Dong Tao in the Khoái Châu District near Hanoi.

When it comes to grading, anything from symmetrical wattles and earlobes to uniformly coated glossy black feathers is significant. While many birds are sold for their meat around the holidays, the precious chickens are frequently held by the farmers and entered into beauty contests.

Taking care of the chickens as they are being trained for sale or competition takes a lot of time and effort. They've been on a high-protein diet for about a month, and their legs have been meticulously washed in a tea and salt solution. When it comes to body presentation, it's always not just about the foot.

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