lost-sheep Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 how do they see??? i mean... can they see everything or only things that move i was bored amd thought i'd ask Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James H Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Hi there! intresting question which i dont know the anwser to - sorry! but i do know that my chicken (blinky) who is 20 weeks old now - when i stand in front of him (about 2 meters away) she comes running to me dont know if this helps. im bored so i just thought i would reply :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenlass Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Odd but interesting question. I'd like to know that too... They must have pretty good eye sight to be able to pick up insects and small particles of food etc. I wonder if they see in colour? Hope someone knows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 I don't know ... like most birds (owls excepted) they can't see directly in front of them, they have to turn their head to one side to see. Mine are about 50-60' up the garden, and they definitely know when I open the back door (BAWK-bawk-bawk-bawk-bawk) as they think there are treats coming. That might be hearing the door as well as seeing me, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 I read somewhere that they can't see in the dark. Can't remember where though. Something to do with not having rods or cones or whatever in their retina. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachel19 Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Ours are at the bottom of our 100ft garden and can see you through the window in the house if you look out. I think they have much better eyesight than we do cos they see bugs and eat them before i even blink! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 I read somewhere that they can't see in the dark. I read that too Egluntine. I thought that is why they go to roost as the light fades..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 no they definitely cannot see in the dark. Hubby works nights catching chicken as its easier then as they dont move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
