2006-09-23 20:09:43 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
what? chickens don't have feathers. properly they have a nicely browned and finely seasoned batter of flour and cornmeal, pan fried to golden perfection. where do you eat?
2006-09-23 20:50:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they are birds, and birds evolved feathers for flight, protection from the elements(ecological selection) and to better attract a mate(sexual selection). I think you are basing this question on the faulty premise that chickens cannot fly (so why have feathers) but the truth is, chickens can fly, although not very well and not for long distances.
The short answer to your question is... chickens have feathers as a result of the evolutionary path they followed which was dictated by the various pressures of natural selection. Evolution will continue to shape and change chickens and they may one day have no wings at all but still have feathers if natural selection so dictates....
2006-09-24 15:03:10 · answer #2 · answered by Kelly + Eternal Universal Energy 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hi Psycho, Feathers are for keeping the chicken warm,And to keep them from getting wet,When it rains.If the stupid bird doesn't stick it's head up in the air,and kills itself.Chicken aren't known for being smart.
Clowmy
2006-09-23 20:26:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
evolution ... feathers allowed them to adapt to survive & reproduce... chickens without feathers were weeded out by natural selection (or never existed)... or perhaps chickens without feathers evolved into what is now an iguana.
2006-09-23 20:12:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because they are birds and all birds have feathers, plus its like people having skin, its how they keep warm.
2006-09-26 00:28:02 · answer #5 · answered by no1charmerlondon 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
To trap the warm air between them and the chicken's bodies. Same reason that we have hair.
2006-09-24 01:36:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
So to make feather dusters.
2006-09-23 20:11:08 · answer #7 · answered by Reny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because Chiffon wrinkles?
2006-09-23 20:14:45 · answer #8 · answered by charley128 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they had scales they would be lizards and not chickens .
2006-09-24 05:44:15 · answer #9 · answered by rocknrod04 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For body insulation, and originally for purposes of flight.
2006-09-23 20:16:38 · answer #10 · answered by Jestnii 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋