Rio De Janeiro: Barrels of cocaine found in a chicken coop.

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/nm/20030522/wl_nm/crime_brazil_cocaine_dc_1

England: Plants of cannabis found in a barn disguised as a chicken farm.

http://www.thisissouthdevon.co.uk/displayNode.jsp?nodeId=102060&command=displayContent&sourceNode=100885&contentPK=5731797

On May 1, KFC announced new standards to ensure humane treatment of its chickens; and has agreed to provide "mental stimulation" to its chickens.

PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals)  claims that "Chickens enjoy watching television and listening to music, especially classical."

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/fo/20030522/bs_fo/3a3eeb95237dacb2306db7bfb5932c08