The chicken has been domesticated for well over 10,000 years, making it one of the earliest domesticated species. Now, the chicken is one of the most common and widespread domestic animals. Chickens are omnivores. In the wild, they often scratch at the soil to search for seeds, insects, and even animals as large as lizards. Specifications:nnThis display features a real articulated chicken skeleton and real taxidermy chick mounted on a wood basenThe photo shown is an example of what your specimen will approximately look like. Each chicken is unique and will vary slightly in size, shape, color, etc.nThese are economy skeletons that have not been prepared by Skulls Unlimited. Glue may be visible in some spots.nnPlease Note:nThe Clear Plastic Cover Shipped With The Skeleton Is Intended As Protection For The Skeleton During Shipping. It Is Not Intended As A Permanent Cover Of The Skeleton. Occasionally, These Plastic Cases Arrive Cracked Or Broken.