The earliest domestic chickens we have ever found lived no earlier than 3670 years ago, suggesting the world’s most common domestic animal has a far shorter history than previously thought.

(Pictured: A red jungle fowl) Subramanya C K via Wikimedia Commons under CC By SA 3.0 Scientists have debated where domestic chickens originated from for decades. Southeast Asia, India, and ...

That’s what led to the hypothesis that chickens likely first became domesticated in response to rice cultivation, which “created a more open, less [tree-covered] environment, which is actually an ...

If you have decided to keep chickens in your backyard coop, it is important to know how long they live. Whether you want a ...

Scientifically known as Gallus gallus domesticus, chickens are one of the most widespread and common domesticated animals in the world. The global chicken population reached over 33 billion ...

The birds were initially viewed as exotic animals. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Chickens' first relationship with humans ...