I was wondering if domesticated rails ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rail_(bird)) were plausible as a chicken equivalent? Where in the world could this occur?
I was wondering if domesticated rails ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rail_(bird)) were plausible as a chicken equivalent? Where in the world could this occur?
In New Zealand, there's a type of rail called a weka. They are said to be relatively easy to catch as they are bold and curious, but they are also mischievous in nature and sometimes raid vegetable gardens and steal poultry, dog and cat food. They're also drawn to homes and campsites where they'll take food scraps, or anything unfamiliar and transportable really. With that being said, the Maori apparently used weka as a source of food, perfume, feathers in clothing, and lures to catch dogs. They're also aggressive (especially in the case of males) and not as predator-naive as many other island birds, and can kill stoats and rats, but they're defenceless against cats and dogs.