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Rabbi Sarkar
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TLDR Chickens, first domesticated in the Indian subcontinent around 8000 years ago, have become a global dietary staple with a daily consumption of 15 to 17 crore birds, reflecting their immense popularity and historical significance in agriculture.

Key Insights

🍗 Popularity of Chicken

  • "মুরগির মাংস আজকে আমাদের খাদ্য তালিকায় অন্যতম জনপ্রিয় খাদ্য।" Chicken is one of the most popular food items globally.
  • Over 15 to 17 crore chickens are consumed worldwide daily, indicating its high demand.

📈 Production Statistics

  • Approximately 2000+ chickens are processed daily just to meet food needs.
  • Annually, around five crore chickens are required to satisfy consumption.

🕰️ Historical Background

  • Chickens were first domesticated in the Indian subcontinent about 8000 years ago.
  • Initially, wild chickens were hunted and gradually became part of human agriculture as people realized they could raise them for meat and eggs.

👥 Human-Chicken Relationship

  • The domestication of chickens allowed for easier access to regular supplies of food.
  • Wild chickens began to migrate closer to human settlements in search of food, facilitating a closer relationship and eventual domestication.

🌍 Global Spread

  • The domestication process marked the beginning of a significant shift in human diets and agricultural practices, leading to chickens becoming a staple food in many cultures.