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Murga to Backyard: The Rise of Chickens as Pets

Chickens were domesticated 8,000 years ago. Today they're beloved backyard companions worldwide.

Pet Historian
May 10, 2026 · 1 min read
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Murga to Backyard: The Rise of Chickens as Pets

The red junglefowl of Southeast Asia is the ancestor of every chicken on Earth. What began as a food source has evolved into a global pet-keeping phenomenon.

Chickens have distinct personalities, recognize faces, and form social hierarchies — the famous 'pecking order.'

Ancient domestication

Chickens spread from Asia to Africa and Europe along trade routes. Romans used them for both eggs and divination.

Backyard revolution

The urban chicken movement of the 2000s brought roosters and hens into suburban gardens. Fresh eggs and pest control made them practical pets.

Final Thoughts

Whether you call them murga, rooster, or cockerel — chickens have earned their place in the pet world.

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