Ayam Ketawa are also known as "laughing chickens" because the roosters' crow bears an amusing similarity to the human laugh. In this breed hens will crow (or laugh) as well and it is desirable in both sexes. 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 breed was originally held as a status symbol of the Buginese royal family, but since the fall of the monarchy they have become more widely available. Today they are 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.
They are a smallish bird who fly very well. Mine are somewhat leery of people - not afraid, but there is no walking up to them and cuddling! There are 2 types of crow, dangdut (slow laugh) and gretek (fast laugh, like Roku). Roku is still young and may still add syllables to his laugh.
Roku and one of his girls. Sadly he lost his beautiful comb to frostbite when it dropped to -15Β° this winter :/ What you get for sleeping outside!
#Co-parenting
The Silverudds and the Marans lay impressive, gorgeous eggs. The Silverudds and the Ayam Ketawa are rare and cool. But when it comes to hugability, and just being so stinking funny and cute, the bantam Cochin win! π