Ashley Small

Ashley Small is an Ayam Cemani chicken breeder in Neosho, Missouri, in southwestern Missouri near Joplin. She has been raising Ayam Cemani for several years, following recommended health screenings and poultry association guidelines.

Her birds are tended in a spacious, fenced yard with daily free-range time and careful socialization to ensure calm, robust flocks. Nest boxes lined with clean bedding and access to fresh water provide a steady, healthy environment for both chicks and adults.

A self-taught gardener, she grows many of the flock’s supplemental vegetables on-site to enrich their diet. Ayam Cemani are known for their striking all-black feathers and calm dispositions, traits that she carefully cultivates in each generation. Local families appreciate her gentle approach and the rare, solid-black plumage of these birds. Neighbors often admire the flock’s glossy feathers and learn from her passion for preserving this unique breed.