Economic Importance for Humans: Positive
These birds are used mainly for eggs and meat production. The red junglefowl is sometimes used for cock fighting or chicken competitions. Gallus gallus feathers were used for pillows and mattress. (Limburg 1975, Peterson and Brisbin 1999)
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Author: Zoe Gautier, West Windsor Plainsboro High School
Gautier, Z. 2002. "Gallus gallus" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed April 04, 2012 at http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Gallus_gallus.html
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