Here is a definition of pet off of Wikipedia: A pet is a household animal kept for companionship and a person's enjoyment, as opposed to livestock, laboratory animals, working animals and sport animals which are kept for economic reasons. The most popular pets are noted for their attractive appearances and their loyal or playful personalities. Their pedigree may also be a factor.
In some cases pets may also provide their owners with benefits, such as providing companionship to elderly adults who do not have adequate social interaction with other people.[1] [2] While some people believe in the physical and emotional benefits of owning a pet, scientists are currently working to verify these ideas with medical studies.[3] There is now a medically-approved class of "therapy animals," mostly dogs, that are brought to visit confined humans. Pet therapy utilizes trained animals and handlers to achieve specific physical, social, cognitive, and emotional goals with patients.[4] Walking a dog can provide both the owner and the dog with exercise, fresh air, and social interaction.The most popular pets are dogs and cats, but there are also rodent pets, such as gerbils, hamsters, chinchillas, fancy rats, and guinea pigs; avian pets, such as canaries, parakeets, and parrots; reptile pets, such as turtles, lizards and snakes; and aquatic pets, such as tropical fish and frogs.
Here is the definition of Chickens as Pets on Wikipedia Keeping chickens as pets has become increasingly popular over the years[1] among urban and suburban residents.[2] Most chickens are kept on farms for the agricultural production of meat and eggs but some chickens are kept as pets for entertainment and educational reasons,[3] along with homegrown eggs and sometimes meat. With the growing interest in all-natural pest control alternatives, people are now keeping chickens[4] to rid their property of unwanted insects and larvae, which uses the birds' natural instinct to seek out and eat bugs.Chickens can be tamed by hand feeding and by being handled. Some people are afraid that roosters will become aggressive, but this problem can easily be avoided if the rooster is handled properly.[5] Breeds such as Silkies and many bantams are generally docile, making them ideal pets for owners with small children.[6] Some cities in the United States allow chickens as pets but others ban them. Some may only ban roosters due to the crowing.[7] City ordinances, zoning regulations or health boards may determine whether chickens may be kept.[8] A general requirement is that the birds be confined to the owner's property, not allowed to roam freely.
Wikipedia definition: Poultry is a category of domesticated birds kept by humans for the purpose of collecting their eggs, or killing for their meat and/or feathers. These most typically are members of the superorder Galloanserae (fowl), especially the order Galliformes (which includes chickens, quails and turkeys) and the family Anatidae (in order Anseriformes), commonly known as "waterfowl" (e.g. domestic ducks,domestic geese and ecterim). Poultry also includes other birds which are killed for their meat, such as pigeons or doves or birds considered to be game, such as pheasants. Poultry comes from the French/Norman word poule, itself derived from the Latin wordpullus, which means small animal.
Poultry is the second most widely eaten meat in the world, accounting for about 30% of meat production worldwide, after pork at 38%.
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You can refer to chickens, ducks, and other birds that are kept for their eggs and meat as poultry. n-plural
Meat from these birds is also referred to as poultry.
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