Once a very familiar sight in courtyards and open spaces of rural homes, “desi murghi” (poultry) is finding its way back into households as people are often seen reviving the age-old tradition of keeping native chickens for eggs, meat and the simple pleasure of raising birds at home. For many families, keeping desi poultry is no longer merely a rural practice but has become part of a hospitality culture, where guests often arrive with a popular request: “We want desi chicken.” In some households, serving a desi chicken dish to visiting relatives is not just a meal but a matter of pride, warmth and traditional hospitality, making the humble bird a cherished part of family gatherings. (Match the photo with APP feature slugged “Desi Poultry: Popular choice in South Punjab’s hospitality culture”) already been released