Types Of Chicken
This common type of chicken is raised primarily for its meat and is often found in grocery stores.
Broiler chicken.
What type of farm do chickens grow up on before being processed for food?
A poultry farm.
What do you call a male chicken?
A Rooster
Chickens were first domesticated in this part of the world over 8,000 years ago.
Southeast Asia.
The phrase "Are you chicken?" is often used to call someone this.
A coward.
This breed, known for its black feathers and high egg production, is one of the most popular laying hens.
Australorp.
What is the process of removing feathers from a chicken after it is harvested?
Plucking.
Chickens use this part of their body to grind up food since they don’t have teeth.
The gizzard.
The modern domestic chicken is believed to have descended from this wild bird species.
The Red Junglefowl.
In the classic game of "Chicken," two people do this to see who backs down first.
They drive toward each other or take a risky action.
This type of chicken is known for laying blue or green eggs and has a beard and muffs.
Ameraucana.
After being processed, chicken meat must be kept at this temperature or lower to stay fresh.
40°F (4°C) or below.
This term refers to a group of chickens living together.
A flock.
Ancient Romans used chickens in this practice to predict the outcome of battles.
Augury (watching their eating behavior).
In the 1955 movie Rebel Without a Cause, this actor played a teenager in a game of "Chicken" with cars.
James Dean.
This rare breed from Indonesia is completely black, including its feathers, skin, and even its internal organs.
Ayam Cemani.
Before being sold in grocery stores, chicken is inspected for safety by this U.S. organization.
The USDA (United States Department of Agriculture).
On average, how many eggs does a healthy hen lay per year?
Around 250–300 eggs.
This famous fast-food chain, known for its fried chicken, was founded in 1952.
KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken).
The fear of chickens is known by this scientific name.
Alektorophobia.
This large, fluffy breed originates from China and is known for its soft, fur-like feathers.
Silkie.
What is the process of soaking chicken in a saltwater solution to enhance flavor and moisture called?
Brining.
Chickens are the closest living relatives to this extinct dinosaur.
The Tyrannosaurus rex (T. rex).
The first recorded chicken arrived in the Americas with this explorer’s second voyage in 1493.
Christopher Columbus.
In the video game Undertale, this character calls you a "big, dumb, stupid chicken" if you flee from battle.
Undyne.