Primary use ornamental Origin Indonesia Adult female weight (lbs.) 4.8 – 9.7 | Comb type Variable Egg color White Adult male weight (lbs.) 9.7 – 14 Rank Breed | |
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Other names Manu Gaga'Gaga'Ayam Gaga Similar Ayam Cemani, Serama, Onagadori, Phoenix chicken, Polish chicken | ||
The laughing chicken ayam ketawa
Ayam Ketawa or "laughing chicken" is a breed of chicken originating from the area of Sidenreng Rappang in South Sulawesi, Indonesia. It is one of several breeds of long-crowing chicken prized for the clarity and unusual length of their crows. The crow of Ayam Ketawa cocks has an unusual similarity to a human laugh. The breed was originally held as a status symbol of the Buginese royal family, but has entered into higher popularity in recent times since the fall of the monarchy. Today it is still seen as a symbol of courage, social status and heroism and they compete in contests for the most perfect crow, for the Governor of Sulawesi Cup.
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Ayam ketawa laughing chicken
Names
In Bahasa Indonesia the breed is known as Ayam Ketawa, meaning "laughing chicken", or as Ayam Gaga; in Buginese it is called Manu' Gaga' or just Gaga' (literally Stammering Chicken).
