Chicken

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/chicken

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How heavy is Chicken?1.5 to 3 kilograms (3 to 7 pounds)
2. What is the scientific name?Gallus gallus domesticus
3. What is the diet?Omnivore: seeds, grains, insects, worms, fruits, and commercial feed formulations
4. Why do chickens eat insects?Chickens eat insects to get protein and other nutrients. Eating insects also helps keep pest populations low on farms.
5. How do chickens know who is boss in a flock?Chickens use a social system called the pecking order. This hierarchy tells each bird its place and helps keep the group calm.

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Avian Influenza: A contagious viral disease that affects birds, commonly known as bird flu.