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What is a mature female called?
A hen
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What is the gestation of a chicken
21 days
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How many pounds of chicken are consumed yearly
1,996 pounds
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What is an intact male called?
A rooster
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How many breeds of chickens are there?
400
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How many eggs can a chicken produce in a life time?
7,500
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What is a castrated male called?
A capon
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Where did sexing chickens originate at?
Japan
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How many eggs are consumed annually per person?
263
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What is a young female called?
A pullet
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Are chickens omnivores?
Yes, they eat seeds, insects, small mice and lizards.
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Were chickens originally intended for the use of food?
No, they were raised for sport of cockfighting.
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What is a baby called?
A chick
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Do chickens make good parents?
Yes, they teach their chicks what to eat, and where danger is.
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