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Why are there so many chickens and so few Bald Eagles?
Chickens are used to produce eggs and meat for humans to eat, and there tend to be a lot of humans to feed on this planet. Bald Eagles are wild animals, and humans have infiltrated their environment so much that it affects the number of birds there are around. Some folks see them as pests because they can catch and kill other birds (like chickens) and fish.
What is a chicken cage called?
A chicken cage is called a coop. Coops are used to house chickens and protect them from predators. it is also where they can lay their eggs.
Do chickens eat hay?
No. Hay and straw is used for ground cover and absorbing droppings. The chickens will scratch and search the hay for bugs and errant seeds. They do not eat it.
What is the term for love of chickens?
Alektorophilia Alektorophobia is the fear of chickens. The suffix -philia is used to form words meaning "an abnormal liking for or tendency towards a given thing". I suggest Alektorophilia is the word for love of chickens. http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/-philia
Do chickens eat frogs?
Actually, chickens are very opportunistic feeders like most birds. Birds that are specifically seed eaters will not typically eat animals; however, consider the vast variety of birds that eat suet. Chickens will eat anything practically. In fact it used to be a common practice at poultry farms to toss the carcasses of dead chickens into the feed bin. It was considered a bit of free protein that the other chickens did not seem to mind. Yes, chickens are even cannibalistic.
New Hampshire chickens are raised for what?
THEY ARE USED TO MAKE FOOD a dual purpose chickens ,selected more for meat prouduction than egg prouduction a dual purpose chickens ,selected more for meat prouduction than egg prouduction
Are the chickens used by KFC raised and slaughtered in the US?
The broiler chickens used by KFC are raised and slaughtered in the U.S. For the Southeast, most of the chicken comes from Georgia farms. Pilgrim's Pride is a major supplier for Kentucky Fried Chicken.
Do goats work?
Goats are not working farm animals; like sheep and chickens, they are raised for food rather than for doing work. Although in some countries goats are used to drag small carts and are used as pack animals to carry things on their backs.
What are chickens for?
Chickens are used for egg production and for meat. Some chickens are also used as pets.
What word is used differently by scientist than by the general public?
"Theory"
Why are cattle and sheep raised in the Australian Outback?
The country in that area is very rough and rugged, a little more so than the rugged areas that are used for ranching in the United States and Canada. It is better used as country for cattle, sheep and brumbies (wild horses) to be raised and grazed on, than for growing crops or raising hogs, chickens and dairy cattle on.
What is money used for in everyday life?
Money is a way to facilitate trade. Back before money, maybe you raised pigs and somebody else raised chickens. If you wanted some chicken, then you had to try to trade a pig for some chickens. But what if the person with chickens didn't want or need any pigs right now, then you had to try to find somebody else. Now you can work and earn money, then you can spend that money for whatever you need.
How many times should you debeak your chicks?
Permanent debeaking is an often unnecessary procedure when used on chickens. Wire and cage raised chickens often need their beaks trimmed which is also known as debeaking, but is not permanent. This should be done when ever the upper beak becomes too long, generally no more than once or twice a month.
What are some uses of animation?
Food, fibre and work. Cattle and horses can be used for work. Cattle, poultry, pigs, sheep and goats are raised for their meat. Dairy cattle are raised for milk and chickens for eggs. Llamas, alpacas, sheep and a few breeds of goats are raised for their wool or hair.
Do people breed chickens just for pets?
Yes, some do. We have chickens pretty much for pets. Getting eggs from them is a bonus. We bought them when they were chicks, raised them, give them treats, pick them up and pet them (since they are used to being held), and are generally entertained by them.
What is a type of edible chicken?
All chickens are edible. Some are raised specifically for meat not eggs but even laying chickens can be eaten. Old hens and roosters can be used for food also, they just need special cooking to tenderize the tougher flesh.
What word is used differently by scientists than by the general public?
theory is one
