Things You Might Not Know About Chickens
- Rachel Brown
- Jul 7
- 1 min read
Chickens Are Smart
Chickens can recognize over 100 different faces of people or animals.
They have a complex communication system with more than 30 distinct vocalizations to signal danger, food, or comfort.
They can solve problems and show signs of self-control; a trait linked to intelligence.
Chicks Talk Before They Hatch
Chicks begin chirping from inside the egg to communicate with their mother and siblings.
They Form Social Bonds
Chickens have strong social structures called “pecking orders”, and they form friendships and even mourn lost companions.
Chickens Are Fast and Agile
A chicken can run up to 9 miles per hour!
They also enjoy activities like dust bathing, sunbathing, and even playing.
They See the World in Color
Chickens have excellent vision and can see ultraviolet light, unlike humans.
They’re Related to Dinosaurs
Chickens are the closest living relatives to the Tyrannosaurus Rex, based on genetic studies.
They're Everywhere
There are over 33 billion chickens on Earth at any given time — making them the most common bird on the planet.
Stay Eggcellent,
Head Hen, Rachel
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