Have you ever noticed that along with the expressions of chickens, there are some changes in their faces too. Probably not. Did you know you can read a chicken’s emotions? If you are told that the color of a person’s face changes with emotions, but the color of the face of a chicken changes. Yes, they have a surprising way of showing their emotions, when they are upset their faces turn deep red. This surprising result has been found in a research.
A revolutionary study has confirmed this, opening up new ways of understanding how chickens feel and how to better relate to them. Like many animals, chickens experience emotions ranging from happiness and excitement to despair and fear. Their way of expressing these emotions is different from ours. They don’t rely on facial expressions like smiling or frowning to convey how they feel.
Instead, changes in chickens’ facial color provide clues about their internal state. The skin around their face is especially sensitive. These areas maintain a light red color when the hens are rested and content.
Scientists say that even common people can know the color of the faces of chickens by observing carefully. (Symbolic photo: Shutterstock)
When chickens experience negative emotions, blood flow to these areas increases significantly. This changes the look as their faces turn a brighter red.
Researchers at France’s National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and the Environment (INRAE) conducted an in-depth investigation to understand how a chicken’s redness reveals its emotions. They focused on Sussex chickens, a popular breed of egg-laying chickens.
To ensure accuracy, the research team used advanced camera technology and specialized software. This allowed them to precisely measure and analyze subtle changes in facial redness and achieve these surprising results. This study has been published in the Journal of Applied Animal Behavior Science.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: April 24, 2024, 20:35 IST
