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Chicken
Gallus gallus domesticus Includes hens and roosters
Artificial Farm Rooster Zoo
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Artificial, Chicken and Rooster, As A Domesticated Bird

The chicken is a type of domesticated fowl, a subspecies of the red junglefowl. It is one of the most common and widespread domestic animals, with a total population of more than 19 billion as of 2011. Humans commonly keep chickens as a source of food (consuming both their meat and eggs) and as pets.[from wikipedia]

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Farm, Chickens

Chickens found on the farm or raised for food.The domesticated chicken is largely a food source.

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Rooster, As A Male Domesticated Chicken

The male of the chicken.The more aggressive of the gender and isrequired to fertilize eggs.

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Zoo, Chickens

Chickens found in zoos.Some chickens are wild, while others are displayed for childrenin petting zoos.


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