Chickens were small, domesticated birds, raised primarily for their eggs and meat by Humans and Halflings. Most measured 15–27 inches tall (38–69 cm) and weighed 4–10 pounds (1.8–4.5 kg). Their plumage varied widely in color and pattern, and their strong legs and beaks allowed them to scratch the ground for seeds and insects. Chickens were social creatures, living in flocks with a strict pecking order that governed feeding and nesting. Their male forms were known as roosters, and their females as hens, but both possessed little intelligence or survival sense.
Beyond their practical uses, chickens often held symbolic or superstitious significance. Some believed they could sense approaching storms or danger, while others regarded them as omens or guides in rituals. Even with centuries of domestication, they retained alertness and a sharp instinct for survival, making them both familiar and quietly watchful.