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Well, really it's far from my first post-- but, it's the first that got complimented as being a good question, so, thank you and pardon my blushes, please!! It was the first post on this topic, not your first post, and it is a good question! Any time you stir up a good clean debate is a good...

All I know on this subject is that when I take anything out to the chickens that has a mixture of items in it they will pick through it until all that remains are the things that they didn't like. So they must be able to taste or how would they know that they don't like something:) You are...

• Marek’s Disease Virus -- which induces neoplasia (cancer) Symptoms: gray eyes and blindness, lameness, paralysis, unthriftiness. Transmission: virus can spread in feather dander, dust, feces and saliva. Infected birds carry virus in blood for life and are a source of infection for other birds...

patandchickens wrote: The fact does remain that birds don't seem to mind it, but clearly it isn't a matter of tastebuds or receptors. The experts seem to disagree with you Research report suggests that the chilli's fiery taste deters creatures who are poor at dispersing the plant's seeds...

they have taste buds, they do not have receptors for heat like hot peppers etc. I know mine can taste the Explorit Science Center Weekly Column: Guess what? Not all creatures have taste buds in their tongues or in their mouths. Creatures also differ in the amount of taste buds they have...