Japanese National Treasure: The Onagadori Chicken's Bathing Ritual Goes Viral

Anyone who has had long hair knows that washing and grooming these "three thousand troublesome strands" is no easy task. The same principle applies to caring for long-haired pets. A famous Japanese netizen recently shared a set of photos that left viewers in awe. The images showed extremely long black hair scattered on the ground, but the true identity of the subject surprised everyone.

It turns out that the photos captured the owner preparing to bathe their beloved pet, which is quite special. The pet in question is the Japanese national treasure bird, the "Tosa Onagadori". As the name suggests, these chickens have exceptionally long tail feathers, with male Onagadori tails reaching over 8 meters in length.

Due to their long history and status as a Japanese native species, Onagadori chickens have been designated as a "Special Natural Monument" by the government. Their noble and elegant appearance has led people to view them as sacred ornamental birds. The owner shared the extensive process of bathing their cherished pet.

In the post, one can observe that after cleaning, the Onagadori not only requires careful drying but also feather conditioning with camellia oil. The treatment of these birds rivals the care humans give to their own hair.

This rare scene was captured in 2023 and attracted over 10 million viewers. Many people commented that it was their first time seeing an Onagadori chicken bathing. Admirers praised the bird, saying things like "Such beautiful hair!" and "It's like a princess from the Heian period." However, some were startled by the extremely long tail feathers, remarking: "I thought it was a cassette tape," "It reminds me of a horror movie with long hair," and "It looks a bit like Sadako."

The owner continued to share knowledge about Onagadori chickens and daily photos. In December of the previous year, they even conducted a tail-feather cutting ceremony for their beloved pet at a temple, with a monk chanting sutras during the process, highlighting the bird's esteemed status.

Tags:

You might like

View all
Previous Post Next Post
Share to other apps
Copy Post Link