"Over the past 60 years, chickens have grown 364%. In the 1940s, chicken was a luxury, costing around $3 - equivalent to $30 today, adjusted for inflation. However, modern chicken farming has led to alarming changes. The average chicken now: - Grows twice as fast - Weighs 3.5 times more But at what cost? Chickens are designed to eat a diverse diet, including: - Grass - Bugs - Various plants Instead, they're primarily fed: - Corn ๐ซ - Soy ๐ซ To fatten them up quickly. This diet not only makes them obese but also alters their fat composition. The omega-6 to omega-3 ratio in modern chickens can reach 20:1, triple that of pasture-raised chicken." Resources: 1. National Geographic - The Evolution of Chicken 2. Scientific American - The Dark Side of Chicken Production 3. Healthline - Omega-6 vs. Omega-3 Fatty Acids #poultry #chickens