The Intelligence of Chickens – An Animal Behaviorist Speaks

19 January 2012 Categories: Backyard Chickens Blog

Animal Behaviorist, Jonathan Balcombe, speaks about the little-known natural intelligence of chickens. Chickens have an unusually sophisticated communication system. They have some 25 to 30 calls, that scientists have discovered, that communicate specific messages to the birds they share their chicken coop with. Listen to this series of bird calls.

3 Responses to “The Intelligence of Chickens – An Animal Behaviorist Speaks”

  1. Linny 13 February 2012 at 11:48 am (PERMALINK)

    I adore “cluckers” and have done since early childhood on my Aunt’s farm.

    Please post more info on chicken behavior. This blog is wonderful as are your coops.

    Bless you all.

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  2. sharon gipson 9 March 2012 at 10:15 pm (PERMALINK)

    i have only been raising chickens for about 10 months.and they are indeed very smart.
    thanks for the video

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