Chickens! Learn about Chickens for Kids

Chickens are found globally, with a population exceeding 25 billion, outnumbering humans. They are present on every continent except Antarctica. Baby chickens, or chicks, hatch from eggs after 21 days, with hens keeping them warm and communicating with them. Chickens have more neck bones than giraffes and were domesticated 8,000 years ago. They have excellent memories, recognizing over 100 faces, and come in various colors and sizes. Roosters are more colorful than hens. Chickens have full-color vision, dream like humans, and eat a diverse diet. Interestingly, they are the closest living relatives to the T-rex.

What is a unique ability of chickens regarding memory?

What are some of the foods that chickens eat?