Chickens

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A male chicken is called a

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rooster

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A female chicken is called a

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hen

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A baby chicken is called a

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chick

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Hens lay

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eggs

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Roosters have pointed ___________ on their legs to help protect their families and themselves from anyone who might try to harm them.

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spurs

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Chickens' skin is covered with _____________.

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feathers

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Chickens use their __________ to eat, learn about objects, protect themselves, from anyone who might try to harm them.

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beaks

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Chickens don't like getting wet so they use dirt to _________. They do this by kicking and ruffling dirt through their feathers to remove bugs. It helps them stay nice and clean.

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bathe

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Chickens want to be beautiful, so they often ________ themselves. They do this by fluffing their feathers out and using their beaks to remove damaged feathers and put protective oils on them.

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preen

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When a chicken is about to lay eggs, she will build a __________.

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nest