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While people who like to eat poultry would prefer to think of chickens as mindless creatures, people who keep chickens as pets insist that these birds are surprisingly intelligent, that they have very distinct personalities and are capable of recognizing individual humans and showing affection. United Kingdom breeds range from the Norfolk Grey, which is ideal for free range, to the Rosecomb, a stylish bantam that doesn’t produce many eggs.
It’s always a good idea to investigate breeds before you get a chicken as a backyard pet, so you know what to expect. The Old English Game Fowl, for example, is a lovely looking bird, but the males are famously aggressive. Doing some research could also lead you to try one of the more exotic breeds, like the stunning Sebright, a bird with distinctive marks on its feathers that make it look like a living line drawing. Always check with local laws to make sure it’s legal to keep a chicken as a pet.
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