India, April 27 -- A surprising trend from China is grabbing global attention -and it's not about tech or economy this time. Chickens, long associated with the dinner table, are now becoming unlikely internet stars and household pets in several major Chinese cities.

What began as a quirky trend on social media has grown into something much larger.

In regions like Guangdong, where a popular saying goes, "No chicken leaves here alive," the idea of raising chickens as pets might sound ironic. But that's exactly what is happening, according to a report by South China Morning Post.

One such case is that of Aguai, whose story is now being widely discussed online. What began with three fresh eggs gifted by relatives turned into something unex...