How Dumb Are Chickens?

In fact, there is a general society driven mentality that chickens are dumb. That probably makes things easier for us when they're on our dinner menu. ... Studies have shown that chickens can recognize different individual chickens (studies say more than 100). They can also recognize different humans.

Are chickens intelligent?

From anticipating future events to recalling the trajectory of a hidden object, chickens are incredibly smart. They even possess self-control, holding out for a better food reward, and can assess their own position in the pecking order—both characteristics of self-awareness.

Are chickens more intelligent than dogs?

There are no conclusions as to whether chickens are smarter than dogs but it is suggested that they can be. In some studies, chickens outperformed not only dogs but also cats and are even believed to have cognitive abilities that surpass that of a four-year-old human. ... Chickens can even learn how to use a dog door!