The term 'chickenization' describes exploitative conditions faced by farmers in the US poultry industry, where monopolistic packers have immense control over small farmers. These farmers, although labeled as independent business entities, are dictated by a single processor regarding every aspect of their operations—from the type of poultry raised to veterinary services. This creates a cycle of dependency and exploitation, where farmers struggle to break free due to financial constraints imposed by processors. Consequently, the profits remain low, ensuring only the survival of the farmers without any semblance of true independence. This reflects larger trends of monopolistic control in agriculture, raising concerns about economic fairness and food production ethics.