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Chickens

Writer's picture: Kimberly WintersKimberly Winters



Last week I wrote about National Bird Day and had considered talking about chickens too but then decided they needed their own blog entry, especially because so many people view chickens differently than they do wild birds.


Chickens are intelligent birds who live rich social lives. They recognize over 100 faces and form bonds with other chickens and even humans (if given the chance). They care for their chicks with a strong desire to keep them safe. Chickens have over 30 different vocalizations, they communicate with each other and teach younger chickens how to be a chicken.


Some stats:

  • Average life span of a chicken: 10+ years

  • Average life span of a chicken used for meat ("broilers"): 42 days

  • Average life span of a chicken used for eggs ("layers"): 18-24 months

  • Average life span of male chicks born into the egg industry: minutes



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If you think there are lots of egg replacement options out there (there are more than I listed), you are going to be floored by vegan chicken options. From well-seasoned tofu to soy-based nuggets, "tenders," and "breasts" there is a vegan version of whatever you're looking for and you can find almost all of them in your standard grocery store!


Learn more through these resources:


What about free-range?




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What's one thing you learned about chickens today? Tell me in the comments below!



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Glenda Cates
Glenda Cates
2024年1月14日

Thank you for sharing the facts on Chickens with us which I can share with my son in his Homeschool Classes. As a child we had a pet chicken called Dumbcluck because he would crow at night not in the morning.

いいね!
Kimberly Winters
Kimberly Winters
2024年1月14日
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You're welcome! I hope your son enjoys learning a bit about how amazing chickens are.


haha, whoops! Seems like he was alerting everyone to bed time? 🤣🤣🤣

いいね!

kebba
2024年1月14日

Kimberly, thank you for the stats and for sharing your passion with us.

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Kimberly Winters
Kimberly Winters
2024年1月14日
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Thanks so much for reading, Kebba!

いいね!

ゲスト
2024年1月14日

Chickens can be cute and warm and fluffy

いいね!
Kimberly Winters
Kimberly Winters
2024年1月14日
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Yes!! 🙌

いいね!

Lily Leung
Lily Leung
2024年1月14日

So many interesting things about chickens. Some are not nice to know. I love chickens and eggs. Wishing for no cruelty for animals.

いいね!
Kimberly Winters
Kimberly Winters
2024年1月14日
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It is definitely tough to learn some of these truths, for sure. It's important though, as they deserve for us to know and hopefully, in knowing, begin to make kinder choices.

いいね!

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