Where do chickens come from?

Evidence suggests that the domesticated chickens that we know today originated in southeast Asia approximately 8,000–10,000 years ago. Before that, chickens were wild, roaming the jungles and foraging for food. Over 60 breeds of chickens today are descendants of the wild red junglefowl, native to southeast Asia. Other terms are:’Biddy:’ a newly hatched chicken’ Capon …

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Why is there a chicken shortage?

The shortage of chicken in fast-food is partially due to demand, and partially to underperforming animals. There’s a major chicken shortage all across the country, affecting your favorite fast-food chains and restaurants and their wings, tenders, sandwiches, and more. My chosen answer is it’s there, but the sky’s not falling, experts say. Data show range …

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