Clucked if I know

[JimW]

Science has found that humans can interpret the emotional content of chicken clucks: Chicken whisperers: Humans crack the clucking code

The researchers played the audio files back to test whether humans could tell in which context the chicken sounds were made, and whether various demographics and levels of experience with chickens affected their correct identification.

"We found 69% of all participants could correctly tell if a chicken sounded excited or displeased," Professor Henning said.

"This is a remarkable result and further strengthens evidence that humans have the ability to perceive the emotional context of vocalizations made by different species."

Is it remarkable? I always thought you could tell, other birds and animals too.

ETA Also bit depressing the research is probably to aid battery farmers

 

[Silas Loom]

It could also help regulators impose minimum levels of discomfort, which would be better than nothing if you are allied with the chickens.