This breed of chicken has a very long tail, which can be up to 7m long. The Onagadori chicken is unique in that its feathers, downy feathers as well as horse feathers develop throughout life. Besides, a highlight of this chicken breed is possessing a very long tail, which can be up to 7m long. It is estimated that each year Onɑgadori’s tail will increase by 1-1.5 m depending on how it is cared for. Because of its beautiful plumage, Onagadori chickens are often kept as pets or for display purposes. In Japan, the Onagadori chicken is a noble breed that has been protected by the government of this country for many years. Even the Onagadori chicken is considered to have an important role in Japanese culture. According to records, Onagadori chickens in the Thien Bao period (Tenpo) with a length of over 2m were common; in the Meiji period up to 3.6m. Until the Showa period (1926 – 1989) a length of about 8m was common, with the exception of a length of 13m in 1970. The tail feathers of a banana chicken were recorded to reach a length of 7 to 10cm per month and an individual reaches a tail length of up to 3m in 3 years. The tail length of the burnt variant is 8.9m while the tail length of the swallow variant was 10.3m circa 1965. Thus it is also the strangest of the nearly 10,000 feather species known to date. now and is the result of a passionate breeding process. The Onagadori chicken is unique in that the percentage of feathers, down feathers as well as horse feathers develop throughout life. Hens are similar to hens of other long-haired breeds. There are many levels of quality in Onagadori chickens: The highest levels are those with two to three pairs of feathers and between 60 and 70% of the tail feathers remain unchanged. The quality of Onagadori chickens also depends a lot on how they are raised and chickens with the highest genetic quality cannot develop to the desired length if the rearing regime is not appropriate. Onagadori chicken feathers are very soft on the chest, can be blown into the feathers and they will move and stand up. Stiff fur is a sign of crossbreeding. The hen’s tail should be full of feathers, with long feathers and thick coat feathers. The swallow-colored Onagadori chicken must have yellow legs with yellow white ears. Another leg color in swallows is olive gray. The right ear is white, naturally genetically associated with a yellowish-greenish tinge of the leg pigment. Banana silver and cashew without a dark stripe in the middle of the mane and very little in the ponytail. Onagadori hens are good at laying and incubating eggs, if raised in large numbers, they should be artificially incubated and the chicks should be raised in warm and dry coops. The selection process is based on temperament (too aggressive chickens will bite their own tails, gentle and domesticated chickens are easier to raise successfully), the number of tail feathers (each rooster must have over 40 tail feathers and phoenix feathers). ) and code feathers. The Onagadori chicken, which grows in the mild climate of the southern Japanese island of Shikoku, is suitable for a climate that is neither too hot nor too cold. If raised in colder areas, the cage should be heated. If rearing in hotter areas, it is necessary to create shade and ventilation. If chickens are suddenly stressed, such as being chased by dogs, cats or children, they may respond by stiffening their feathers and then shedding them altogether. Roosters used for breeding often lose three-quarters of their previous feathers because of their aggressive mating activities. A rooster, when brought to its own cage, quickly grows its tail. In our country, the trend of raising ornamental chickens has also received a lot of response, the giants are willing to spend up to tens, hundreds of millions of dong just to own 1 Onagadori chicken to “play”. Some places specializing in Onagadori chickens said that when customers order, they will advise many different variations of Onagadori chicken. There are animals that can be sold for 45-65 million VND and which one is more beautiful, longer tail will cost over 100 million VND, which is normal.

Currently, melon is in bloom, on average, each pole brings income to people in Nghi Huong about 15-20 million VND. Photo: Thanh Phuc On the 3-hectare field of Dien Bien (Nghi Huong ward, Cua Lo town), people are busy, rushing to harvest melons in time to bring them to the market. This is a traditional melon variety, sticking with the people of Nghi Huong for 30 years. Nghi Huong watermelon has an oblong shape, when ripe, the skin is cracked, the flesh of the melon is smooth and fragrant, very “popular” with consumers. This year, the weather is favorable, melons are in good season and good value. After being harvested, melons are bought by traders at the field for 12,000 VND / kg or according to the fruit from 10,000 – 30,000 VND / fruit (depending on size). Compared to every year, each fruit increases on average from 3,000 to 5,000 VND / fruit. On average, each pole of melon gives an income of 18-20 million VND, excluding expenses, and a net profit of 10 million VND, 7 times higher than that of rice cultivation. Melons are purchased by traders from the field with high prices. Photo: Thanh Phuc Ms. Hoang Thi Hong, a melon farmer in Dien Bien, said: “Melon is a local variety, plant it by itself, takes little care of it, does not have to control pests and diseases and has a short growth time, only 1, 5 months (melon) and 2.5 months (main season melon) for harvest. Each year, 2 melon crops are planted, the main crop is planted from February to early April for harvest; The fruit season starts from May to the end of June for harvest. Compared with rice and maize, melon has many times higher economic value ”. Dien Bien block has 200 households working in agriculture, about 120 households growing melon. For the past two years, the area of ​​the Nghi Huong people of melon has been narrowed down due to the land acquisition for the construction of the coastal road. Previously, the entire ward had 10 hectares to grow melon, but now it is reduced to 4 hectares. From the economic efficiency of melon plant brings and wants to preserve and develop local melon varieties, in the near future, Nghi Huong ward is planning to develop melon growing area on rice land. Cantaloupe Nghi Huong, Nghi Thach is a local traditional melon, which is especially delicious and different from new varieties of melon in other provinces. Photo: Thanh Phuc In Nghi Thach commune (Nghi Loc), there are about 10 hectares of melon, mainly concentrated in the villages: Xuan Lac, Xuan Hoa, Xuan Tien, Xuan Thinh and Trung Khanh. According to melon growers, melon has the advantage of not having to buy seeds and materials such as nitrogen, phosphorus or plant protection drugs. This plant only likes manure. Low cost while high resale price, so growers are profitable. Mr. Nguyen Tho Khang, a farmer who grows melon in Xuan Thinh hamlet, said: “This year, the heat comes early, the melon is consumed strongly. After harvesting, someone buys them right at the field. Many households sell to customers across the road along National Highway 46 to Cua Lo; import for beverage bars and retail in Vinh city markets with higher prices. My family harvests 40-50kg of melons every day, earning about 1 million VND “. Melon is present at local markets in Vinh city, is a cool fruit on summer days that many people choose. Photo: Thanh Phuc Currently, melon is in full bloom, every day on Nghi Huong melon fields, traders from all over Nghi Thach pour in to buy. People also actively connect with beverage shops to find a stable outlet for melon. Therefore, when harvested, melons are sold out. Only about 1 week to end the main melon crop, continue to do soil, sowing for the melon crop. Melon is a delicious fruit – nutritious – cheap – cool, both refreshing, good heat, and cures many diseases such as: Cure acne and pigmentation, smooth skin, cure insomnia, cough anhydrous, constipation … When buying, choose a thin shell, heavy-handed. The delicious and safe melons on the skin still have a thin layer of undercoat, emitting a pleasant aroma. If the melon is chemically soaked, both the undercoat and the scent will be lost.