Do chickens see colors?

[EggyErin]

If so, anyone know which ones? Any studies been done?

 

[Miyashi]

I can't remember where I saw the study...I know someone posted it on here!
But if I remember correctly, they can see an even greater spectrum than we can.

 

[Miyashi]

the infras and the ultras

 

[Illia]

Yes, like other birds, they can see colors, in fact they can even see ultraviolet which we can't. A lot of wild bird species have plumage with ultraviolet colors to attract mates. These colors we of course can't see.

 

[centrarchid]

Here is a starting point for you.

http://rspb.royalsocietypublishing.org/content/274/1621/1941.short


Then goto Google Scholar and run search using terms "color", "vision" and "poultry".

Then you tell us.

 

[Happy Chooks]

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Exactly.

 

[Country Heart]

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Exactly.

Good to know - you learn something new every day.

 

[donrae]

I didn't check the link, but I can tell you they can spot a ripe tomato amongst the foliage and green tomatos and attack it! Not touching the green stuff once. Sounds like seeing color to me!

 

[vclark321]

I know they can see colors! My ripe strawberries disappeared! When I get a pedicure they go after my toes!

 

[deerman]

Yes all birds see color, reason most male birds have bright color to attract the females......