Chickens! Learn about Chickens for Kids

Chickens are found globally, with a population exceeding 25 billion, outnumbering humans. They are present on every continent except Antarctica. Baby chickens, or chicks, hatch from eggs after 21 days, with hens keeping them warm and communicating with them. Chickens have more neck bones than giraffes and were domesticated 8,000 years ago. They have excellent memories, recognizing over 100 faces, and come in various colors and sizes. Roosters are more colorful than hens. Chickens have full-color vision, dream like humans, and eat a diverse diet. Interestingly, they are the closest living relatives to the T-rex.

How many days does it take for a chicken egg to hatch?

• 28 days

• 35 days

• 21 days

• 14 days

What is a unique feature of a chicken's memory?

• They can remember the color of every object.

• They can remember the sound of every animal.

• They can remember the taste of every food they eat.

• They can remember over 100 different faces.

Which of the following is true about roosters?

• They have no color at all.

• They are the same color as hens.

• They are often more colorful than hens.

• They are less colorful than hens.

What do chickens primarily eat?

• Only fruits

• Only grains

• A variety of foods including worms, insects, and seeds

• Only vegetables

Which extinct creature is the closest living relative to chickens?

• Triceratops

• Velociraptor

• Stegosaurus

• T-rex