Dong Tao chickens, also named dragon chickens, are on the rise due to their resemblance to the mythical beast.

The chicken is a delicacy during Lunar New Year celebrations and demand has shot up due to 2024 marking the start of the year of the dragon on the Chinese zodiac calendar.

Footage shows the unique breed of fowl that possess abnormally large feet and legs - the most valuable part of the chicken.

The Dong Tao chickens can weigh up to 6kg and cost between $200 and $300 USD depending on the size of its legs.

Video captured the moment of Big-footed dragon chickens are a specialty during the Lunar New Year in Hung Yen, Vietnam.
According to the owner of the big-footed chicken farm, special chickens called dragon chickens or Dong Tao chickens are purchased by people during the Lunar New Year.
Thicken has for generations been a delicacy in Vietnam and mostly consumed during the Lunar New Year holiday.
Dong Tao chickens, each weighing from 6kg until adulthood, are reserved for the royal family and are said to bring luck and wealth to their owners.
The chickens cost between $200 and $300 depending on the size of the legs. The bigger the chicken's legs, the greater the value of the chicken.
The chickens will be processed into dishes during the Lunar New Year in Vietnam.