Chicken

Chickens are the most common agricultural animal in the American west during the period of Red Dead Redemption. Hens and Roosters are vital protein producers for inhabitants of the west, through egg-laying and meat production. They are a common element of the average household during this time period.

Trivia

 * The breed of chicken used as the gameplay model is an amalgamation of a Rhode Island Red and a New Hampshire Red. This is an unlikely breed to be found in the American west at the time period.
 * It's possible to kick chickens by pressing the fire button with no weapon drawn.
 * It is also possible to kick the chicken until it faints. It is only knocked out thus rendering you unable to take it's feathers
 * If you are riding a horse or driving a vehicle at top speed,chances are,while riding through a town you will most probably trample any unfortunate chicken wanderin' on the road.
 * Also, killing chickens is the only time that the player don't incur a bounty for killing livestock.