In the future we may see a more radical change in chickens. An idea has been put forward to have solar powered hens. This could be achieve by placing solar panels on the hens feathers. Their feathers cover a large enough surface area of their bodies. This would provide ample solar power to power a battery hen.
Problems arise when there is no sun.
The hens would require a back up battery. If the sun gets too bright, it may produce an instant roast chicken. Recently my brother Chris and Emma had their engagement party. I think that Emma's mother catered for ten times more people than attended. About 70 people attended and she catered for over 700 people, for afternoon tea.