Chickens! From Wild Animal to Pet

Description

The domestic chicken is today the most widely distributed bird worldwide. How did this happen? The exhibition traces the key stages of its history – from its wild ancestor in the forests of Southeast Asia, through domestication, to the astonishing diversity of chicken breeds we know today. It also highlights the fundamental changes brought about by industrial animal husbandry and invites visitors to view our relationship with pets from a new perspective. Using the special fate of the chicken as an example, the exhibition explores different aspects – evolution, science, biodiversity, human history – and offers the opportunity to see a long-time companion in a new light.

Highlights

• Exhibition on the history of the domestic chicken
• Exploration of evolution and biodiversity
• Insight into industrial animal husbandry

General Information

The exhibition at the Musée de la nature du Valais highlights the development of the domestic chicken from its wild ancestor to the current diversity of breeds. It invites visitors to reconsider their relationship with pets and discusses important aspects such as science and human history.

Location

Rue des Châteaux 12, 1950 Sitten, Switzerland

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