A chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus) is a type of domesticated bird which is often raised as a type of poultry. It is believed to be descended from the wild Indian and south-east Asian Red Junglefowl.
With a population of more than 24 billion in 2003 (according to the Firefly Encyclopedia of Birds), there are more chickens in the world than any other bird. They provide two sources of food frequently consumed by humans: their meat, also known as chicken, and eggs.

Chicken Genome Mapping at Roslin Institute - Aims to construct an integrated genetic and physical map of the chicken genome, to provide a public genome database and to co-ordinate genome mapping activities in poultry.
Chicken Genome Project - Information, newsletters, databases, and internet links related to poultry genome mapping. Michigan State University.
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Poultry Genetics - Problems and facts about the breeding of poultry including egg colour and numbers, meat production, and sex linkage.
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