Laughing chickens bring joy and profit to Thai farm with their quirky crowing

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Unique laughing chickens in Trang are gaining popularity among farmers who are speedily breeding the novel birds for sale, creating an extra source of income. With a sound that resembles human laughter, the amusing birds are brightening people’s days and attracting eager customers.

 

It was reported today that Kritiwit Eiadnun, also known as Goong Kuanhan, a 50 year old hospital worker and owner of the Pa Saun Kwang farm in Muang district, decided to breed the so-called “laughing chickens.”

 

The birds are said to have a special vocalisation, starting with the usual chicken crow, followed by a distinct shimmying giggle reminiscent of human laughter. This unique sound, which tends to make people smile and even join in the laughter, is what caught Eiadnun’s attention. The birds themselves are aesthetically pleasing with long, colourful feathers.

Eiadnun bought the chickens when they were just one month old at 500 baht per pair. Now, they are approaching one year old, feeding on regular chicken feed, as well as a herbal mix including fa talai jone, turmeric, bergamot peel, fresh chillies, and other herbs to prevent diseases and boost their immune systems.

 

by Nattapong Westwood

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod.

 

Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/laughing-chickens-bring-joy-and-profit-to-thai-farm-with-their-quirky-crowing

 

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[Enoon]

"The birds are said to have a special vocalisation, starting with the usual chicken crow, followed by a distinct shimmying giggle reminiscent of human laughter."

 

????

 

[HappyExpat57]

Just when you thought you'd seen it all, they come up with a laughing cock.

[2baht]

They must be laughing at something? ????

[sammieuk1]

Laugh no more ????

 

[CanadaSam]

 

[hotchilli]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

they are approaching one year old, feeding on regular chicken feed, as well as a herbal mix including fa talai jone, turmeric, bergamot peel, fresh chillies, and other herbs to prevent diseases and boost their immune systems.

Tasty.... comes ready seasoned.

[hotchilli]

53 minutes ago, sammieuk1 said:

Laugh no more ????

 

Heinleke manoeuvre anyone?

[PR3]

Lol

[brianthainess]

4 hours ago, HappyExpat57 said:

Just when you thought you'd seen it all, they come up with a laughing cock.

I'm sure i have seen a pub in the UK called that. 

[Stocky]

They originally come from Sulawesi, Indonesia,  locally known as Ayam Ketawa.

 

[brianthainess]

Very convenient, Pre stuffed and they laugh their own heads off 

[ozimoron]

Check if the neighbours have a kookaburra nearby.

[Tropicalevo]

5 hours ago, CanadaSam said:

 

Thank you CanadaSam

I do not see how anyone can watch this clip and not smile.

Staff here were all laughing when I showed it to them.

[phetphet]

11 minutes ago, Tropicalevo said:

Thank you CanadaSam

I do not see how anyone can watch this clip and not smile.

Staff here were all laughing when I showed it to them.

Made me smile.

[jvs]

We had them here 15 years ago already,sold a lot of them all over Thailand.

Then people just got bored with them and we gave out last few away.

They are very nice to have and some people just could not believe it when they started laughing.

[PETERTHEEATER]

3 hours ago, brianthainess said:

I'm sure i have seen a pub in the UK called that. 

When travelling just ask anyone "How far is the Old Cock Inn" (then duck!)

[PR3]

20 minutes ago, PETERTHEEATER said:

When travelling just ask anyone "How far is the Old Cock Inn" (then duck!)

Once there ask for a Dickins Cider too.

[AgMech Cowboy]

14 hours ago, webfact said:

the usual chicken crow

Stop right there!!! Chickens do NOT crow. Roosters crow and these are laughing crowing roosters.  Chickens cackle and pock, pock, pock, end of story.

[Burma Bill]

Brilliant - at least there is no fowl language!