The chicken's ubiquity in modern agriculture has led to vast industrial farming practices, with billions of birds raised annually for their meat and eggs. However, this concentrated population density fosters the spread of pathogens like Salmonella and avian influenza, posing significant public health risks. Additionally, the environmental impact of chicken farming, including deforestation for feed crops and pollution from waste, contributes to broader ecological crises. Thus, while individually unassuming, the collective impact of chickens on human health and the environment positions them as a formidable, albeit unwitting, global menace.
