Do Chickens Fake Injury?
No, chickens do not fake injury. When they appear injured or distressed, it is usually an indication of a legitimate problem such as illness, injury or stress. Chickens are highly social animals and have innate behaviors to protect themselves and their flock, so displaying signs of weakness may actually put them at risk of being bullied or attacked by other chickens. Therefore, it is unlikely for a chicken to feign injury for any reason.