Do chicken embryos show evidence of a tail at some point in their early development

Yes, chicken embryos do show evidence of a tail in their early development. In the early stages of development, all vertebrates have a tail bud that later regresses as the embryo grows. Chicken embryos are no exception, as they also develop a tail bud that gradually disappears as the development progresses. This tail bud is a remnant of their evolutionary history and is a temporary structure that is absorbed as the embryo matures.