Fayoumi Begawi Chicken

Begawi Chicken is a breed of chicken from Fayoum that is believed to be many centuries old. They have a distinctive look characterized by a dark slate blue plumage. Unlike commercial breeds, they retain a strong, almost gamey, chicken flavor. The eggs are smaller, but also more flavorful than commercial chicken eggs and tend to have a darker, more orange yolk due to its propensity for roaming and pecking. They are known for their disease resistance and tolerance for hot and arid weather and have been used as breeding stock both inside and outside Egypt. In Fayoum, as well as other parts of Egypt, they are produced on a small scale, primarily by women, and are sold in the local markets.