I believe chickens are just about as smart as flies, at least mine are.We have our chickens in what's called a chicken tractor. It's basicaly a moveable coop. When we move it, instead of walking with it - they walk in the other direction and squawk like they're getting eaten alive when their legs get caught under it.

You'd think they would get the picture and understand. Today we were supposed to butcher chickens, but when we woke up it was way too hot.  We will just try again tomorrow!

Joe