All hail the hen! Chickens were revered for centuries before they

The birds were initially viewed as exotic animals.

The History of Chickens - Sauder's Eggs

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Hen Fever and Heritage Breeds – Biodiversity Heritage Library

Before chickens became food for people, they were regarded as special exotica

3 Essential Things To Consider Before Raising Chickens - Seed To Pantry School

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Domesticated chickens could wipe out their wild ancestors — by having sex with them

Chickens were revered for centuries before they became dinner- study - The Jerusalem Post

A short History of Chicken as Food

Chickens in the 1930s - Happy Wife Acres