According to long-time breeders, this breed of chicken “does not like to live in confinement” and needs a large space to move around. The chickens are often raised in the garden, fed natural food, and do not use growth stimulants. On average, it takes 12 to 18 months to produce a quality batch of chickens.
Currently, in the commune, there are over 2,000 households raising Dong Tao chickens with a total herd of over 40,000 chickens, selling tens of thousands of commercial and breeding chickens each year. Thanks to Dong Tao chicken farming, people have a stable income of 8-10 million VND/person/month, becoming one of the main occupations to improve rural life.
Mr. Le Quang Thang, Director of Dong Tao Chicken Breeding and Trading Cooperative shared: In addition to maintaining traditional farming methods, we also apply VietGAHP processes to improve meat quality and ensure food hygiene and safety. The cooperative is also implementing an artificial insemination model to preserve valuable genetic resources, increase hatching rates, and improve economic efficiency.
Mr. Giang Minh Duoc, a large farmer in Dung Tien village, said: My family currently raises more than 2,000 chickens. Every year, we sell 7-8 tons of meat chickens and tens of thousands of breeding chickens to the market. Dong Tao chickens are increasingly popular. I am very proud that my hometown's specialty has been honored as a national cultural heritage.
Towards sustainable development
Not only famous for its nutritional value, firm meat, low fat, low cholesterol, Dong Tao chicken is also the ingredient for a series of special dishes. From chicken feet stewed with Chinese herbs, steamed thighs with lemon leaves to grilled sausage, fake dog meat, skin mixed with rice powder... each dish contains the sophistication and long-standing processing experience of the people here.
To serve the diverse market, in recent years, facilities in Dong Tao have created and processed many new products such as Dong Tao chicken ham, lemongrass and lime chicken feet, salted chicken, chicken sausage, etc. Many products have achieved 3-star and 4-star OCOP certification, are beautifully packaged, have traceability stamps, and meet the tastes of consumers both inside and outside the province.
The recognition of folk knowledge about Dong Tao chicken as a national intangible cultural heritage not only helps to enhance the value of this endemic livestock, but also opens up economic development opportunities associated with eco-tourism - experience - cuisine.
Hopefully, the relevant departments and local authorities will continue to have specific policies to preserve, honor and promote the value of this heritage. Thereby, Dong Tao chicken will not only be the pride of Hung Yen, but also a unique cultural and economic symbol on the map of Vietnamese agricultural products.
Source: https://baohungyen.vn/ga-dong-tao-tu-tri-thuc-dan-gian-den-di-san-van-hoa-phi-vat-the-quoc-gia-3182158.html
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