Parla roosters command a hefty premium
The Hindu
Special breed of birds from Tamil Nadu are sold for ₹50,000 to ₹60,000 each
If you have saved up enough money to buy a bike or a brand new smartphone, you have enough money to buy a Parla rooster. Rajanagaram village, adjacent to Wanaparthy town, is home to a 72-year-old farmer selling cocks and hens for up to ₹ 60,000 each, thanks to the special Tamil Nadu breed called Parla. What’s more, even their two-month-old chicks go for ₹5,000 to ₹6,000 each, and the eggs for not less than ₹1,000.More Related News

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