A saying from the 18th century, it is somewhat accurate for the phylum of domesticated chicken, Gallus Gallus Domestica. However, there is a superior specie called Carnivorous Gallus Ubiquitous that did, in fact, have a large, serrated, toothed upper and lower beak.

Scientist have long postulated that current inherent fears of certain creatures came from years of conflict with these animals beginning with early man.

Humans use this explanation for the vast fear of spiders. The same principles apply to the chicken. Men have long feared the chicken probably because they were once the food for some of these birds.

It also explains why we have absolutely no fear of the larger, less intelligent Turkey.

 

 

Get in, Tyrone!