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May 1, 2017 · The Startling Intelligence of the Common Chicken. Chickens are smart, and they understand their world, which raises troubling questions about how they are treated on factory farms. By...
Chickens have complex negative and positive emotions, as well as a shared psychology with humans and other ethologically complex animals. They exhibit emotional contagion and some evidence for...
Jan 2, 2017 · In this paper, I have identified a wide range of scientifically documented examples of complex cognitive, emotional, communicative, and social behavior in domestic chickens which should be the focus of further study.
- Lori Marino
- Marinolori@outlook.com
- 2017
Jan 3, 2017 · Chickens are not as clueless or 'bird-brained' as people believe them to be. They have distinct personalities and can outmaneuver one another. They know their place in the pecking order,...
Apr 15, 2019 · Compared to plants and insects, chickens experience their world with heightened intelligence, sensitivity and awareness. The trick is to honor that fact in our food system as best we can in the present even as we strive to move away from factory farms in the future.
Few people think about chickens as intelligent or emotional, however scientists have learned that these birds can be cunning and wily, and can communicate in sophisticated ways on a par with some primates
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Sep 23, 2023 · Just like cows, pigs, and other creatures raised for food, chickens are often depicted as mindless or “bird-brained.” In reality, they are sentient beings worthy of respect. As we learn more and more about how animals think and perceive the world, we are beginning to view them as individuals.
