I said as much in yesterday’s post, but in case you missed it, or haven’t yet read it, allow me to reiterate the driving force behind the inspiration of the topic of chickens. I work with chickens, and have for a long time; I find them to be very misunderstood creatures, with many people assuming they’re unintelligent, so my hope is that providing you with some knowledge about them will assist in clearing up any misconceptions about these animals. I had one for a pet as a child, and despite the constant defecating, they really are sweet and gentle beings for the most part.
Again, this information comes from spca.bc.ca.
“3. Chickens can dream. Research has shown that chickens experience REM (rapid eye movement) while sleeping, meaning they can dream! They also have a sleep phase that humans don’t experience called unihemispheric slow-wave sleep, where one half of the brain is asleep and the other is awake. This means that chickens can sleep with one eye open, which is especially useful for looking out for predators.
“4. Chickens have better colour vision than humans. Like humans, chickens have colour vision, and are able to see red, green and blue light. However, what makes chicken vision unique from ours is that they are also able to see ultraviolet light, which are the colours you see when using a black light!
“5. Chickens have complex communication. Chickens have over 30 unique vocalizations that they use to communicate a wide variety of messages to other chickens, including mating calls, stress signals, warnings of danger, how they are feeling, and food discovery.
“6. Chickens have great memories. Chickens are able to recognize over 100 different faces, even after being separated for extended periods of time, highlighting their long-term memory capabilities. These faces don’t just include chickens; they can recognize the faces of humans, too!” the website explains.
Check back tomorrow for part three.
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