The birds were initially viewed as exotic animals.
Oscar Wilde Quote: Chickens, Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Domesticated chickens could wipe out their wild ancestors — by
Chinese Chickens May Have Been Domesticated 10,000 Years Ago, Science
All hail the hen! Chickens were revered for centuries before they were food
The true story and history of chickens
Pet DNA Memorial (@PetDNAMemorial) / X
My Scottish ancestors were banished to America by the English in the 1600s : r/ShitAmericansSay
Hen Fever and Heritage Breeds – Biodiversity Heritage Library
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Chickens were revered for centuries before they became dinner- study - The Jerusalem Post
Stories of Hymns and Operas by Libraries of Hope - Issuu
Chickens have gotten ridiculously large since the 1950s - Vox
The Origins of Chicken Domestication - Backyard Poultry