>>I've observed that they generally choose not to defecate on their eggs This is a fair point. My coop has 6 nesting boxes, and it definitely seems as if one o

>>I've observed that they generally choose not to defecate on their eggs This is a fair point. My coop has 6 nesting boxes, and it definitely seems as if one or two are designated "toilet cubicles". >>I'm skeptical that they can be considered "pretty smart" By "pretty smart" I'm not talking dolphins or chimps. I think they are at least as smart as a comparative pet such as a rabbit or a guinea pig. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-startling-intelligence-of-the-common-chicken1/ https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-startling-int...