# Cow Turns Carnivorous And Eats Live Chickens By Trendopoly | Published 2007-03-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cow-turns-carnivorous-and-eats-live-chickens References: [examiner](http://www.examiner.com/a-606798~India_Farmer_Has_Cow_That_Eats_Chickens.html) & [news.au](http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,21345405-13762,00.html) A farmer in India was horrified to discover that his missing chickens were not to be blamed on local dogs. One of his cows was on the attack and had developed a habit of [eating his chickens alive](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/friends-family-pet-food). Why a [vegetarian animal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegetarian-frozen-entrees) would display carnivorous behaviour is completely baffling to [local veterinary staff](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaushala). The locals however love it and have made a celebrity out of the cow. The animal has been featured on television and has received hundreds of visitors eager to see the phenomenon for themselves. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Vegetarian-carnivorous Behavior:** Exploring the reasons behind a vegetarian animal displaying carnivorous behavior could lead to discoveries in animal nutrition and behavior. - **Viral Animal Celebrities:** The popularity of the cow that eats live chickens showcases the potential for viral animal celebrities as a marketing and entertainment opportunity. - **Unconventional Animal Training:** Developing unconventional animal training techniques could help prevent or redirect harmful behavior like a cow eating live chickens. ### Who This Affects Most - **Veterinary:** The veterinary industry could explore new methods of nutrition and behavior management for animals displaying unusual dietary habits. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can capitalize on the popularity of viral animal celebrities as a marketing and promotional tactic. - **Agriculture:** The agriculture industry could benefit from innovative animal training techniques to prevent and manage undesirable behavior, increasing productivity and animal welfare. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cow-Themed QSR Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickfila-1.md) - [Animal-Free Dairy Milks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bored-cow.md) - [Mission-Driven Alt Milks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oatish.md) - [Generative AI Dairy Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cowgpt.md) - [Plant-Based Crop Ranches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impossible-ranch.md) - [Probiotic Animal-Free Yogurt Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drinkable-yogurt-alternative.md) - [Free-Roaming Animal Meats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knepp-wild-range-meat.md) - [Hybrid Meat Vegetable Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leyu-li.md) - [Nutrient-Focused Milk Farms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kalyya-farms.md)