“…In jetblack, all the body parts like plumage, comb, internal organs, eyes, skin, beak, shank, and claw are entirely black, whereas pencil and golden have white and golden color patches on the plumage, respectively ( Haunshi and Prince, 2021 ). Several unique characteristics, such as earlier egg-laying maturity, high-protein content, better disease resistance, and adaptation to the local environment, are attributed to the Kadaknath chicken ( Rout et al, 1992 ; Haunshi et al, 2011 ; 2022 ; Thakur et al, 2015 ; Jena et al, 2018 ; Shanmathy et al, 2018 ; Sahu et al, 2019 ; Haunshi and Prince, 2021 ; Sehrawat et al, 2021 ; Sharma et al, 2022b ; Jadhao et al, 2022 ). Understanding the genetics behind these traits will help establish the uniqueness of Kadaknath and guide de-extinction efforts and breeding programs.…”