### ch06p195 the Benedictine Reforms led to fatter chickens > The sudden spread of a gene for plumpness coincides with an equally sudden and significant increase of chicken bones at European archaeological sites in the 10th century, from 5% to almost 15% of animal bones. This seems to tie in with the Benedictine Reform that prohibited the consumption of four-legged animals during fasts, but permitted wo-legged creatures, as well as eggs and fish, to be eaten. - [[Benedictine Reforms]] - [[Tamed by Alice Roberts#ch06p195 the Benedictine Reforms led to fatter chickens|View in Vault]]