gá

Gà is the Vietnamese term for the domesticated chicken, the common farm animal kept for meat and eggs. In scientific terms, the domestic chicken is Gallus gallus domesticus, a subspecies derived from the red junglefowl (Gallus gallus).

Domestication occurred in South or Southeast Asia thousands of years ago, and selective breeding has produced a wide diversity of breeds in size, plumage, and egg-laying capacity.

Husbandry and uses: Chickens are kept in backyard flocks or large commercial facilities. They require shelter, nutrition, and welfare considerations. Hens typically begin laying eggs after several months and can produce eggs regularly, with production depending on breed and management. Chickens are raised for meat (gà thịt) and eggs (trứng gà).

In Vietnamese cuisine, gà is used in many dishes such as gà luộc, gà quay, gà xào, and phở gà. In rural areas, smallholders may raise gà for household consumption and local markets. Globally, chicken is among the most widely consumed sources of animal protein.