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'''Ayam ketawa''' or the '''Laughing Chicken''' is a breed of chicken originating from the area of Sidenreng Rappang in [[South Sulawesi]], [[Indonesia]]. It is one of several long-crowing breeds of chicken prized highly for the clarity and unusual length of their [[crows]]; in addition, the Ayam ketwa has the unusual characteristic of their crow resembling a human laugh which has made them highly prized. The breed was originally held as a status symbol of the |
'''Ayam ketawa''' or the '''Laughing Chicken''' is a breed of chicken originating from the area of Sidenreng Rappang in [[South Sulawesi]], [[Indonesia]]. It is one of several long-crowing breeds of chicken prized highly for the clarity and unusual length of their [[crows]]; in addition, the Ayam ketwa has the unusual characteristic of their crow resembling a human laugh which has made them highly prized. The breed was originally held as a status symbol of the Bugisese royal family, but has entered into higher popularity in recent times since the fall of the monarchy.<ref name=ijpaes2>{{cite web|title=STUDY OF BODY DIMENSION OF GAGA’ CHICKEN, GERM PLASM OF LOCAL CHICKEN FROM SOUTH SULAWESI-INDONESIA|url=http://www.ijpaes.com/admin/php/uploads/413_pdf.pdf|website=ijpaes.com|publisher=International Journal of Plant, Animal and Environmental Sciences|accessdate=8 July 2014}}</ref> Today it is still seen as a symbol of courage, social status and heroism<ref>{{cite web|title=Bangga dengan Ayam Gaga|url=http://ditjennak.deptan.go.id/berita-341-bangga-dengan-ayam-gaga%EF%BF%BD.html|website=ditjennak.deptan.go.id|publisher=Indonesian Directorate of Livestock Breeding|accessdate=8 July 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Gaga'/Indonesia|url=http://dad.fao.org/cgi-bin/EfabisWeb.cgi?sid=e753908955be4eeaad812f63e20c09bd,reportsreport8a_1597|website=dad.fao.org|publisher=Food and Agriculture Organisation; United Nations|accessdate=8 July 2014}}</ref> and they compete in highly contested contests for the most perfect crow, for the Governor of Sulawesi Cup.<ref>{{cite news|title=The Cockcrow Cup|url=http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2011/03/16/the-cockcrow-cup.html|accessdate=8 July 2014|publisher=JakartaPost|date=16 March 2011}}</ref> |
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| Country of origin | Indonesia |
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Ayam ketawa or the Laughing Chicken is a breed of chicken originating from the area of Sidenreng Rappang in South Sulawesi, Indonesia. It is one of several long-crowing breeds of chicken prized highly for the clarity and unusual length of their crows; in addition, the Ayam ketwa has the unusual characteristic of their crow resembling a human laugh which has made them highly prized. The breed was originally held as a status symbol of the Bugisese royal family, but has entered into higher popularity in recent times since the fall of the monarchy.[1] Today it is still seen as a symbol of courage, social status and heroism[2][3] and they compete in highly contested contests for the most perfect crow, for the Governor of Sulawesi Cup.[4]
Names
The breed is various known as the Laughing Chicken, Ayam ketawa (literally laughing chicken) or Ayam gaga, and Manu' Gaga' or just Gaga' (literally Stammering Chicken) in Buginese.[5]
References
- ^ "STUDY OF BODY DIMENSION OF GAGA' CHICKEN, GERM PLASM OF LOCAL CHICKEN FROM SOUTH SULAWESI-INDONESIA" (PDF). ijpaes.com. International Journal of Plant, Animal and Environmental Sciences. Retrieved 8 July 2014.
- ^ "Bangga dengan Ayam Gaga". ditjennak.deptan.go.id. Indonesian Directorate of Livestock Breeding. Retrieved 8 July 2014.
- ^ "Gaga'/Indonesia". dad.fao.org. Food and Agriculture Organisation; United Nations. Retrieved 8 July 2014.
- ^ "The Cockcrow Cup". JakartaPost. 16 March 2011. Retrieved 8 July 2014.
- ^ "CROWING SOUND ANALYSIS OF GAGA' CHICKEN: LOCAL CHICKEN FROM SOUTH SULAWESI INDONESIA" (PDF). ijaeps.com. International Journal of Plant, Animal and Environmental Sciences. Retrieved 8 July 2014.