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The chicken ( Gallus domesticus) is a large and round short-winged bird, domesticated from the red junglefowl of Southeast Asia around 8,000 years ago. Most chickens are raised for food, providing meat and eggs; others are kept as pets or for cockfighting .
May 27, 2024 · Learn about chicken, a domesticated fowl descended from the wild red jungle fowl of India. Find out how chickens are raised for meat and eggs, how they form social hierarchies, and how they are used for sport and breeding.
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Learn about chickens, their history, diet, behavior, reproduction and life span. See pictures of different breeds of chickens and their characteristics.
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May 16, 2020 · Learn about over 100 chicken breeds, their temperament, egg laying ability and more. Find your perfect chicken with the breed selector tool and tips to pick the best breed for you.
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May 31, 2022 · Learn about the purpose, temperament, size, and origin of 25 popular chicken breeds for homesteaders. Find out how to raise, care for, and enjoy these feathered friends.
Dec 7, 2022 · Learn about different chicken breeds and types for various purposes, such as egg, meat, dual-purpose, bantam and pet. See photos, characteristics and tips to choose the best chicken for your needs.
The best specimens of the breed, although rare, and encountered in parts of Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Rsjasthan. The most popular varieties are peela (golden red), yarkin (black and red), Nurie 89 (white), kagar (black), chitta (black and white silver), Teekar (brown) and Reza (light red).
