Countless studies have documented the complex intellectual
capabilities of farmed animals, and yet another is highlighting the mathematical
capabilities of baby chicks.
capabilities of farmed animals, and yet another is highlighting the mathematical
capabilities of baby chicks.
Like humans, chickens are able to count and identify numbers
from a very young age. “Just like people the chicks can count from left to
right. The smaller number on the left and the bigger numbers to the right, states
the Empire
State Tribune, which published the study.
from a very young age. “Just like people the chicks can count from left to
right. The smaller number on the left and the bigger numbers to the right, states
the Empire
State Tribune, which published the study.
And according to Christine Nicol, a professor of animal
welfare at Bristol University, chickens are capable of mathematical reasoning
and logic, including numeracy, self-control, and even basic structural
engineering. These traits are not seen in children until the age of four.
welfare at Bristol University, chickens are capable of mathematical reasoning
and logic, including numeracy, self-control, and even basic structural
engineering. These traits are not seen in children until the age of four.
Of course, all animals have the capacity to suffer, and
intelligence shouldn’t be a measure of an animal’s right to live free of
unnecessary cruelty.
intelligence shouldn’t be a measure of an animal’s right to live free of
unnecessary cruelty.
The best way to save chickens and all farmed animals from
lives of misery and deprivation is simply to leave them off your plate.
lives of misery and deprivation is simply to leave them off your plate.
