Chicken¶
Chickens in Better Ecology feature flocking behaviors, foraging patterns, and nesting.
Overview¶
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Health | 4 HP (2 hearts) |
| Movement Speed | 0.25 |
| Diet | Seeds |
| Social Type | Flock animal |
| Egg Laying | Yes |
Behaviors¶
Flocking Behavior¶
Chickens exhibit flocking behaviors similar to other birds.
Boids Algorithm: - Separation: Avoid crowding neighbors - Alignment: Steer toward average heading - Cohesion: Move toward average position
Topological Neighbors: - Track 6-7 nearest neighbors - Respond to fixed number of neighbors rather than distance
Foraging¶
Chickens actively search for food.
Seed Finding: - Search for seeds on ground - Peck at ground to find food - Compete with other chickens for resources
Ground Scratching: - Scratch at dirt/grass blocks - May find seeds or insects - Natural foraging behavior
Alarm Responses¶
Chickens respond to threats with alarm behaviors.
Alarm Behaviors: - Flap upward when threatened - Alert nearby chickens - Scatter when predator detected
Nesting¶
Chickens seek appropriate nesting locations.
Nest Preferences: - Enclosed spaces - Hay bale blocks - Protected from weather
Fleeing Behavior¶
Chickens flee from threats with specific patterns.
Flight Response: - Immediate flapping upward - Scatter pattern - Group alarm signals
Scientific Basis¶
Flocking¶
Based on the boids algorithm and research on bird flocking behavior.
Foraging¶
Based on natural chicken foraging patterns including ground scratching.
Alarm Responses¶
Based on research on bird alarm calls and group responses.