Chickens (Gallus domesticus) are domestic birds that cannot fly. There are over 150 different breeds of chicken that
come in various colours, patterns and sizes. The chicken is believed to have descended from the wild Indian and
south-east Asian Red Junglefowl which is biologically classified as the same species.
With a population of more than 24 billion in 2003, there are more chickens in the world than any other bird. They have a communal approach to the incubation of eggs and
raising of young. Individual chickens in a flock will dominate others, establishing a "pecking order", with dominant
individuals having priority for food access and nesting locations.
FACS ABOUT CHICKENS
Chickens can remember over 100 different faces of people or animals.
Chickens were domesticated in Southern China around 8,000 years ago in 6000 B.C.
By vaccinating chickens, the United Kingdom virtually eliminated salmonella.
Chickens have prehistoric roots and are the closest living relative of the Tyrannosaurus Rex.
Chickens can see and dream in full color.
Mother hens talk to their chicks while they’re still in the eggs, and the chicks can chirp back while in the shell.
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