Animal Activities #40

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Chicken is one of the domestic livestock we love to have in our homes because they are very useful to us in serving food for our friends and family. Chicken rearing is common in my hometown, where both young and old like to take care of them. Farmers who have good space or an environment are the ones who always gain a lot because they have time to manage and monitor them.

We have different types of chickens we rear for human consumption, such as Broilers, Chicken layers, Noilers, Cockerels, and others. But the most popular chicken is the broiler, which many farmers rear for commercial purposes. Some people rear chickens in order to meet the target for Christmas, while others do so for Ramadan, for Muslims who love to enjoy themselves with family.

It's good to rear chicken layers when they are young. When they reach 19 weeks, they will begin to lay eggs consecutively for 78 weeks. Many have gained a lot from this, as it provides not only food but also profit, making it a lucrative agricultural business one can venture into.

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The following are the health benefits of chicken, which are discussed below:

➡️ Chicken helps our bones and muscles to be stronger through the amino acids we derive from consuming it, reducing the risk of diseases that can make us sick.

➡️ Chicken has a lot of protein, which helps humans feel full, manage weight, and prevent heart issues.

➡️ It also improves our mood with the aid of serotonin in our brain. Eating chicken improves brain development in children and promotes cognitive development in older people.

➡️ Chicken is a substitute for meats such as goat and beef. The most interesting aspect of it is that it's easy to eat because it doesn't give us a tough time to chew.

I would like to invite @gondalbiya, @pea07 and @samhunnahar to join me in this contest.