Fancy Feather Farms

Fancy Feather Farms raises Ayam Cemanis in Castle Dale, UT, in central Utah near Salt Lake City. Owned by Julie Leavitt, it has been breeding these striking black chickens for over a decade with a focus on sustainable practices and health testing for common poultry diseases. Birds are housed in spacious coops with regular outdoor ranging periods, and socialization begins as chicks to foster calm temperaments.

Julie participates in regional poultry clubs and follows industry standards for biosecurity and nutrition to ensure vigorous stock. Reviews note the flock’s consistent vigor and the breeder’s thoughtful recommendations for new keepers. The farm’s laid-back rural setting is nestled among juniper and sagebrush, offering birds a quiet environment inspired by traditional small-scale homesteads. Many owners praise the deep pigment of the eggs and the calm nature of adults, reflecting thorough familiarization from hatchery to hand. Their focus on detailed feed trials and seasonal rotations of pasture areas supports a resilient flock across Utah’s weather extremes.