Out of curiosity, Does anyone know if....

[Mourningdove]

Chickens have the ability to smell things

Sometimes I swear they smell my cornbread baking as they are always gathered for it.
Anyone ever think about things like this?

 

[cozycritters]

I don't know about a sense of smell, but I do know that they have very little sense of taste. They average around 316 taste buds. The average human has 10,000 tastebuds...

 

[The Zoo]

mmmmm cornbread....if you see a person hanging around with the chickens at your door, it's me.

 

[Hazelnut]

Chickens have a well developed sense of smell. Mine smell yogurt from across the yard!

 

[Hazelnut]

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That interesting about the tastebuds. I was wondering about that since they can't really enjoy what their eating since they pretty much swallow it and it doesn't stay for very long in their mouth. I guess a strong sense of smell would make up for that.

 

[cgmccary]

Chickens smell well. It is true they have no sense of taste. They know what to eat by the texture, feel of the food with their beaks.

 

[HilltopFarm]

Try cornbread with fresh jalapeno minced into it...my wife makes it and it doesnt last very long on the table!!!!!!

 

[Mourningdove]

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ok not a problem! I always use my 8 inch cast iron skillet to make their cornbread! So come on over!
Seriously I do love my chicken friends and I do tend to spoil them rotten!

 

[Mourningdove]

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I just might have to try that as I believe my hubby would also love it.
He has also requested chopped onion in it also.

 

[cthrash1]

Cornbread made with cream corn added is super good and moist!! Sorry... off topic... oops