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Yes, people do eat rooster. In many cultures around the world, rooster meat is considered a delicacy. The taste of rooster can be somewhat different from that of a hen, often described as more gamey and robust. It's also believed by some that rooster meat has a higher protein content and lower fat content than hen meat, although this can vary.

Rooster is used in various dishes, such as coq au vin, a classic French dish, and in some Asian cuisines, it's used in soups and stir-fries. However, it's worth noting that in some Western cultures, it's less common to eat rooster simply because the meat from older hens is often preferred for its tenderness and flavor.

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One might reasonably assume that roosters born to laying hens would be raised to maturity and eaten. Throughout most of human and chicken history, there were many different types of chickens, but all were dual-purpose breeds, making them suitable for eating and egg laying. This is no longer so.read more >>