we use cow hides for leather why not use chicken' s skin for coats chickens could be skinned before they are chopped up no more need die. There skins are just thrown away at the moment I can't find any pictures of bald chickens at the moment for links-- edski, Mar 19 2001 But the skin is the tastiest part.-- egnor, Mar 19 2001 Redefines 'Dressing'-- thumbwax, Mar 19 2001 Romani Ite Domum.-- DrBob, Mar 19 2001 random, halfbakery