Ultimate Chicken Mystery...what’s your opinion?

[Orpingtons Mom]

Your giving their tiny little brains way too much credit. Their brain is the size of a pea, and tells them they need to peck at things to survive.

Very true. But... I’m not asking why they are doing it, nor if they are logically evaluating what they are doing.

I’m just trying to figure out what they find that’s so tasty!

Plus, They may have a brain the size of a pea, but there’s enough brain matter there that can give each chicken a different personality. So. While they may not be ready to ponder Euclidean geometry, it’s enough to make me curious!!

 

[cmobley]

Brain the size of a pea yet they know their identity when born. How big is our brain again?

 

[Orpingtons Mom]

Brain the size of a pea yet they know their identity when born. How big is our brain again?

Hear hear!

 

[PapaRo]

So, if a leader or respected chicken signals for the other chickens to come eat at a certain spot they will. There could be several reason for a specific chosen spot. Lead hens and roosters talk the others into doing all sorts of stuff. .... ????

 

[JacinLarkwell]

So, if a leader or respected chicken signals for the other chickens to come eat at a certain spot they will. There could be several reason for a specific chosen spot. Lead hens and roosters talk the others into doing all sorts of stuff. .... ????

Yep. Usually the flock master will call when there are treats they think will be accepted

 

[theoldchick]

Seriously? Tasting the dirt? For the right flavor?

Your guess is a good as mine!