The Kaparot (literally means “atonement”) is a Jewish ritual takes place one day before Yom Kippur. The person swings a live chicken or a bundle of coins over one’s head three times while reciting specific verses from the Mahzor. The practice is meant to transfer one’s sin to the chicken. The chicken is then slaughtered… Continue reading Chicken-Waving Ceremony To Cleanse Your Sins
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Cute Baby Chicks Wearing Funny Little Hats
Chicks in Hats is definitely one of those projects that will bring a smile to your face. Maine-based artist “Julie Persons” started her hobby of dressing chicks in hats when her seven-year-old decided to try accessorizing some baby birds they were keeping at home.
Why Did The Chicken Cross The Road?
A cardboard chicken, created by animal charity the RSPCA, to launch their Good Business Awards, was spotted mimicking the iconic Beatles album cover at Abbey Road in London.
Chicken Sculpture Made From Eggshells
Brighton based artist, designer and art directory Kyle Bean created a beautiful chicken sculpture using eggshells. He carefully glued the eggshells together after collecting eggs of varying colors from his local bakery. He said: “The chicken or the egg is an interesting paradox that I wanted to respond to. I was motivated by the idea.… Continue reading Chicken Sculpture Made From Eggshells
Featherless Chicken
An Israeli geneticist, Avigdor Cahaner, created the world’s first featherless chicken at the genetics faculty at the Rehovot Agronomy Institute near Tel Aviv, Israel. The bare-skinned bird was created by cross breeding a broiler with a species that has a featherless neck.