Ayam Cemani Behaviour

[Amc29]

I am considering purchasing some Ayam Cemani. I think they are beautiful and striking and so far believe I would love to add them to my flock. That being said, I am interested in people's personal experiences in owning/being around them. I was recently informed by someone that they found the breed to be aggressive in their experience. I have read on other pages that they are rather flighty. Flighty I can handle, but I have little tolerance for aggression. I am hoping to hear some people's personal experience about them. I do realize chickens are individuals, though. Thank you in advance!

 

[Blue Eager]

I just started raising Ayam Cemanis last year. Yes they are flighty when young but not the case, at least with mine as they mature. What I can say is they are very people friendly. More so than any of my other chickens. Most of those are Blue American's & what I call my hodge-podge layer flock. Maybe it's because I give them lots of attention from the day they are born. Two of my hens are broody & they have no problems with me lifting them to check their eggs. I also stroke their backs & give them water from a cup a few times each day.

 

[Amc29]

I just started raising Ayam Cemanis last year. Yes they are flighty when young but not the case, at least with mine as they mature. What I can say is they are very people friendly. More so than any of my other chickens. Most of those are Blue American's & what I call my hodge-podge layer flock. Maybe it's because I give them lots of attention from the day they are born. Two of my hens are broody & they have no problems with me lifting them to check their eggs. I also stroke their backs & give them water from a cup a few times each day.

Thank you for sharing! This is encouraging to hear

 

[Blue Eager]

You are welcome. I certainly think your experience as with mine will be very rewarding in all aspects.

 

[treegirl65]

I just got my first AC and she's very friendly. She wants to be with other chickens, rather not be by herself in her pen. Very sweet and seems to want to be my buddy! Excited to watch her grow...

 

[Ayam Cemani Mommy]

I have not had my ayam cemani very long but I just wanted to let you know, from my experience they are very people friendly. My rooster, I that is older, comes to the door of the run and talks to us when we walk outside. He will fly into my lap for treats as long as I don't touch him. They are flighty sometimes. He will stand by me when I'm seated or squatting by him. My little 7 wk olds move away except for the one I bought first (alone). That one tries to get me to pick it up. I LOVE

 

[Ayam Cemani Mommy]

I have not had my ayam cemani very long but I just wanted to let you know, from my experience they are very people friendly. My rooster, I that is older, comes to the door of the run and talks to us when we walk outside. He will fly into my lap for treats as long as I don't touch him. They are flighty sometimes. He will stand by me when I'm seated or squatting by him. My little 7 wk olds move away except for the one I bought first (alone). That one tries to get me to pick it up. I LOVE my babies.

 

[BMurray7]

I am considering purchasing some Ayam Cemani. I think they are beautiful and striking and so far believe I would love to add them to my flock. That being said, I am interested in people's personal experiences in owning/being around them. I was recently informed by someone that they found the breed to be aggressive in their experience. I have read on other pages that they are rather flighty. Flighty I can handle, but I have little tolerance for aggression. I am hoping to hear some people's personal experience about them. I do realize chickens are individuals, though. Thank you in advance!

 

[BMurray7]

I am considering purchasing some Ayam Cemani. I think they are beautiful and striking and so far believe I would love to add them to my flock. That being said, I am interested in people's personal experiences in owning/being around them. I was recently informed by someone that they found the breed to be aggressive in their experience. I have read on other pages that they are rather flighty. Flighty I can handle, but I have little tolerance for aggression. I am hoping to hear some people's personal experience about them. I do realize chickens are individuals, though. Thank you in advance!

I fell in love with this breed after researching. I didn’t find one thing about them being aggressive. The roosters I have are very aggressive and they terrorize my grandkids. The last straw is getting my 19 month old grandson in the face. I am sad to say , they will be put down.