Plural of Chicken

[Hammer]

I just found this on the net;

In English many such words have both a singular and plural form.
The plural form is used when one wishes to express a specific idea. For example, We have many chickens in our backyard.
The singular form that does NOT have a plural form, is used for a general idea. Such as: Tonight we ate chicken.
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I'm have an English Degree but have forgotten much of it.

Perhaps this clouds the water a bit more.

Regards Hammer

[Hollie the Wollie]

This sounds odd, you would never say "I ate Chickens" unless you actually did eat more than one whole chicken.

[Shaun]

its the same with Fish and Fishs

[lilith]

sheep and sheep- we wouldn't say sheeps would we?

[airconednightmare]

how can one be disgruntled but not gruntled

[lilith]

too-may-ta, to- mah- ta-- well it is a gardening forum (LOL)