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Explains common living environments such as chicken coops and hen houses, including nesting boxes and roosting perches, plus wild flocks. Describes an omnivorous diet, the hen crop for storing food, the incubation and growth timeline, typical lifespan, and defenses against predators. 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Hens are a type of female chicken that are known for their egg-laying abilities. They come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors, from small bantam hens to large Jersey Giant hens. Hens often have a red or orange comb on top of their heads, which helps them to regulate their body temperature. One fun fact about hens is that they can recognize and remember over 100 different faces, both of other chickens and humans!  \nHens live in a variety of environments, but are often found in chicken coops or hen houses. These structures provide them with shelter, protection from predators, and a place to lay their eggs. Inside these coops, hens have their own nesting boxes where they sleep and lay their eggs. These coops are often designed with perches for hens to roost (sleep) on, as they naturally prefer to sleep off the ground. In the wild, hens often live in small groups known as flocks.  \nLet's take a peek at what hens eat. Their diet is quite diverse and includes grains, fruits, vegetables, and even small insects. Hens are omnivores and will eat almost anything that they can find. Chickens have a crop, a storage area in their throat, where they can store food to be digested later. This allows them to eat alot at once and then digest it over time.  \nNow, onto the life cycle of a hen. It all starts when a hen lays an egg, which she will often do once a day. After about 21 days of incubation, a baby chick hatches from the egg. This chick grows into a hen over the course of about 5 months, and then the cycle starts all over again. Hens can live for 5 to 10 years, depending on their breed and environment.  \nLastly, let's explore the relationship between hens and other animals, including humans. Hens have been domesticated by humans for thousands of years, and are often kept for their eggs and for meat. Despite their domestication, hens still retain many of their wild instincts, such as the desire to roost in trees and to form social hierarchies. They also have a variety of defenses against predators, including the ability to fly short distances and a strong pecking beak. Now that we've learned so much about hens, you can see why they are such interesting and important creatures in our world.  \n| Solve each problem.\u003Cbr>Use the article to answer the question.\u003Cbr>1) What is the purpose of the red or orange comb on top of a hen's head?\u003Cbr>A. It is used for fighting with other B. It helps them to regulate their\u003Cbr>hens. body temperature.\u003Cbr>C. It helps them to fly. D. It is used for attracting mates.\u003Cbr>2) What is a fun fact about hens' memory?\u003Cbr>A. They can B. They can C. They can D. They can remember the facesremember where recognize and remember the way of their chicks. they have hidden remember over 100 back to their coop\u003Cbr>their eggs. different faces. from a long\u003Cbr>distance.\u003Cbr>3) What is the diet of a hen?\u003Cbr>A. They only eat grains. B. Their diet includes grains, fruits,\u003Cbr>vegetables, and small insects.\u003Cbr>C. They only eat small insects. D. They only eat fruits and\u003Cbr>vegetables.\u003Cbr>4) What are some defenses hens have against predators?\u003Cbr>A. They can run very fast.\u003Cbr>B. They can camouflage with their surroundings.\u003Cbr>C. They can fly short distances and have a strong pecking beak.\u003Cbr>D. They can attack with sharp claws.\u003Cbr>5) Why have hens been domesticated by humans?\u003Cbr>A. They are often kept for their B. They are often kept for their eggs\u003Cbr>feathers. and for meat.\u003Cbr>C. They are often kept as pets. D. They are often kept for their milk.\u003Cbr>6) What do hens use their nesting boxes in the chicken coops for?\u003Cbr>A. They use it to hide from predators. B. They use it to raise their chicks.\u003Cbr>C. They use it to sleep and lay their D. They use it to store food.\u003Cbr>eggs.\u003Cbr>7) What is the function of a hen's crop?\u003Cbr>A. It helps them to fight with other B. It helps them to fly.\u003Cbr>hens.\u003Cbr>C. It is a storage area where they can D. 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