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Fun Facts about Chickens
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A mother hen can lay over 300 eggs per year.
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A rooster is not required for a hen to start or continue laying eggs.
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Chickens lay fewer eggs in extreme heat and on shorter days.
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Chickens are closely related to dinosaurs, especially the Tyrannosaurus Rex.
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There are over 300 chicken breeds worldwide.
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Chickens have a "pecking order" where dominant individuals assert authority over others.
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Hens teach sounds to their chicks while still in the egg.
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Chickens experience REM sleep and can dream.
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They can taste salty, sour, and bitter foods but not sweet tastes.
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Chickens enjoy dust baths to remove parasites and maintain insulation.
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