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Q: What is the Latin name for chicken?

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The Latin name for chicken is Gallus gallus domesticus.

young girl with pet chicken

young girl with pet chicken

In fact, all breeds of chicken, no matter how schmancy, are the same species!

See Also:
Can different chicken breeds cross-breed?
Can I mix different breeds of chicken in my flock--will they all get along?
How do blue eggs become blue (instead of white or brown)?
How do brown eggs become brown (instead of white)?
How is sex determined in chickens and what does it mean?
What's the difference between Breeds, Designer Chicken Breeds, and Varieties of chicken?

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