Ogye chicken
Black chicken usually refers to a chicken with solid black plumage. Black chicken may also refer to: Ancona chicken, a breed that originated in Italy Ayam Cemani, a breed that originated in Central Java, Indonesia Jersey Giant, an American breed created by John and Thomas Black Kadaknath, a breed that originated in India Ogye, a breed that originated in South Korea Silkie, a breed that originated in China Svarthöna or Swedish Black Chicken White-Crested Black Polish, a type of Polish chicken
| Life Span | 5-10 years |
| Weight | 2-5 kg |
What to Know Before Buying an Ogye chicken
Finding a responsible Ogye chicken breeder requires more than browsing classified ads or responding to social media posts. The USDA requires any breeder who sells chickens commercially — especially those selling online or through third-party dealers — to hold a federal license and submit to regular inspections. A legitimate breeder should be willing to provide their USDA license number, invite you to visit their facility, and show you where the animals are housed and socialized.
Before committing to a purchase, ask the breeder for veterinary health records, vaccination documentation, and any genetic testing results relevant to the Ogye chicken. Reputable breeders will also ask you questions in return — about your living situation, experience with animals, and ability to provide long-term care. A breeder who asks no questions and is eager to ship an animal immediately is a significant red flag.
Use the search tool below to check whether any USDA-licensed facilities breeding Ogye chickens appear in our database. If they do, review their inspection history carefully. Look for patterns of violations, pay attention to severity levels, and compare their compliance grade with other breeders in the same state. This due diligence takes minutes and can save you from supporting a facility with documented animal welfare problems.
Looking for an Ogye chicken breeder?
Search our database of USDA-licensed facilities to find inspected breeders and check their compliance history.
Search USDA Breeders