What does the Chicken eat?
Gallus gallus domesticus
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Diet overview
Omnivore
How it forages
Primarily ground foragers, scratching and pecking at the soil to find seeds, grains, insects, worms, and small invertebrates. They also consume leafy greens and fruits. They swallow grit to aid digestion.
When it feeds
Diurnal, active during daylight hours, foraging and interacting. They roost at night.
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