Oh sounds like such a silly question...but how do chickens hear???

[Willow's Meadow]

Kinda novice question I guess.....but howwww do they hear????

 

[SpringChickens]

Same way we do, with their ears....

Even though they don't have external ears the way they do, they still have ear holes.

I can also give you the WAY too in depth answer if you want. The sound vibrates the air, when enters the ear and vibrates the tymphanic membrane, which moves the malleus, incus and stapes, which vibrates the oval window, causing the internal ear fluid to vibrate, opening potassium channels and causing an action potential.

Sorry... studying for physiology for too long!!

 

[Imp]

Here's siome interesting info about chicken senses including hearing.

Imp


http://www.chicken-yard.net/general/behavior.html

 

[WoodlandWoman]

You just don't see them, because of the feathers covering the sides of their head. Birds have stealth ears.

 

[Crabella]

Yeah, they are like the eyes in the back of your mom's head.....

 

[newchicksnducks]

Quote:
Yep, and don't you forget it! (From a mom...)

 

[FowlLanguage]

they have little ear holes... they are easier to see when they are younger.

 

[MareeZoCool]

They sure hear better than we do! Ever tyry to sneak outside? My chickens know the sound of everydoor!

 

[tammyd57]

Not only do they hear quite well, they understand everything you say! This evening I told my hubby I was going out to give the chickens some carrot peelings, I looked out the window and all the chickens were running to the gate of their pen, and I hadn't even opened the door yet!

 

[Chicken D's mom]

My Easter Egger has cute little earmuffs.