| Ayam Ketawa | |
| Country: | Indonesia |
| Maleweight: | 2–3 kg |
| Femaleweight: | 1–2 kg |
| Eggcolor: | White to light brown |
| Comb: | Variable |
| Type: | Chicken |
| Latin: | Gallus gallus domesticus |
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.[1] Today it is still seen as a symbol of courage, social status and heroism[2] [3] and they compete in contests for the most perfect crow, for the Governor of Sulawesi Cup.[4]
In Indonesian the breed is known as Indonesian: Ayam Ketawa, meaning "laughing chicken", or as Indonesian: Ayam Gaga; in Buginese it is called Buginese: Manu' Gaga' or just Buginese: Gaga' (literally Stammering Chicken).[5]
Breeders have various names for types of Ayam Ketawa based on the length and frequency of their crows and "laughs", such as Indonesian: dangdut (slow), Indonesian: gretek (fast), slow, and disco.[6]