The birds were initially viewed as exotic animals.
The History of Chickens - Sauder's Eggs
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Hen Fever and Heritage Breeds – Biodiversity Heritage Library
Before chickens became food for people, they were regarded as special exotica
3 Essential Things To Consider Before Raising Chickens - Seed To Pantry School
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Domesticated chickens could wipe out their wild ancestors — by having sex with them
Chickens were revered for centuries before they became dinner- study - The Jerusalem Post
A short History of Chicken as Food
Chickens in the 1930s - Happy Wife Acres