Chickens

  • Poultry & Game Birds
  • You can feed me

Scientific Name

Gallus gallus domesticus

Life Span

5-10 Years

Chickens are feathery birds that lay eggs and live on farms or in backyards. They come in many colors and make fun sounds like clucks and crows. Chickens love to peck at the ground for seeds and bugs. They’re social animals that enjoy being in flocks and are fun to watch!

Chicken Facts
Scroll right to learn some interesting facts about our Chickens!
Egg-laying Experts
Hens can lay over 300 eggs a year!
Great Communicators
Chickens have over 30 different sounds to communicate, including clucks, crows, and purr-like noises. Each sound has a specific meaning, like warning others about predators.
Dinosaurs’ Relatives
Chickens are closely related to dinosaurs, especially the mighty T. rex! Scientists have studied their bone structures to uncover this connection.
Amazing Vision
Chickens see more colors than humans! They can detect ultraviolet light, making their world appear even more colorful.
Dust Bath Fans
Chickens love to roll in dry dirt or sand to keep their feathers clean and free from pests. It might look messy, but it’s their way of staying healthy!

The chicken is a bird that people all over the world raise for its meat, eggs, and feathers. It belongs to the group of domesticated, or tame, birds called poultry.

Male chickens are called roosters. Roosters often have brightly colored feathers. They can be red, green, brown, black, or other colors. Female chickens are called hens. Hens are usually brown or white.

If a hen mates with a rooster before laying eggs, the eggs will be fertilized. This means that they will develop into chicks. But hens can lay eggs without mating. These unfertilized eggs are the eggs that people eat.

Chickens have short wings and a heavy body. This makes it hard for them to fly very far.

Chickens have a profound memory and are able to distinguish between more than 100 faces of their species. They can also recognise people.

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