Written by: Dr. Jacquie Jacob, University of Kentucky Chickens are one of the most studied animal species, and researchers observed chicken behavior extensively. The term behavior can be defined as “the way in which an animal or person acts in response to a particular situation or stimulus.” In 1935, research by T. Schjelderup-Ebbe (1894-1976) led to the recognition of a … Continue reading NORMAL BEHAVIORS OF CHICKENS IN SMALL AND BACKYARD POULTRY FLOCKS