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The so-called Ayam
Pelung, a kind of rooster or domestic cock with a melodious voice,
gleaming feathers and a relatively big physique. An older Pelung rooster
may weigh about 5 - 6 kg with the height 40 - 50 cm.
The story of Ayam Pelung began in 1850 in a Village called Bunikasih, Sub district of Warungkondang.
Once upon a time there was a farmer who was also a religious teacher or kiayi
Named H. Djarkasih or more popularly known as Mama Acih found a young male hen in his garden and
took care of it accordingly. It grew up fast physically and uttered a
melodious voice. Mama Acih called it Ayam Pelung and he cross - bred it
with an ordinary female hen.
Nowadays, Ayam
Pelung are becoming more and more popular and well - liked by the general
public, both domestic and foreign tourists. A son of Japanese Emperor was
said to have come to Warungkondang to have a close look at how people bred
and nurtured this famous rooster. In Cianjur, there has been an annual
contest of Ayam Pelung with the owners of Ayam Pelung from all over West
Java Province and the Capital special Territory of Jakarta enthusiastically
taking part in. The best Ayam Pelung that is the contest winner may cost
millions of rupiahs. | 