Fowl Play

Sally Coulthard's "Fowl Play" explores the extraordinary history of the domestic chicken, tracing its journey from ancient symbol and food source to modern factory farmed commodity. The book examines the chicken's complex role in human culture, religion, and language, highlighting the contradictions in how humans treat this surprisingly history-rich bird. Engaging and informative, it offers a captivating look at the chicken's evolutionary past, global spread, and modern-day exploitation.