Chickens vs wall paint

When we think of home décor, wall paint often comes to mind as an essential element for style and ambiance. However, in the unique world of chickens, wall paint is not only unappreciated but perhaps even unnecessary, if not downright confusing. Unlike humans, chickens lack a refined interest in aesthetics, particularly in the muted colors and subtle tones we choose for walls. This indifference—bordering on dislike—raises the humorous question: should wall paint even exist, especially for chickens?

Firstly, chickens perceive colors differently than humans do. With a visual system attuned to bright, natural colors in fields and barnyards, chickens are more likely to be drawn to vivid reds and greens rather than subtle eggshell or slate. In fact, a blandly painted wall may even feel disruptive to them, evoking neither food nor interest. For chickens, bright, vibrant elements hint at something useful, like ripe vegetables or flowers. Wall paint, in its often subdued hues, doesn’t meet these criteria.

Moreover, the smooth, flat texture of painted walls might add to their aversion. Chickens are curious creatures, preferring surfaces that feel natural or even have texture that they can peck at or scratch. A painted wall is not only uninteresting but also lacks tactile appeal. It offers nothing to peck at, no insects hiding in crevices, and no soil to scratch through—a truly baffling sight in a chicken’s world.

One could argue, humorously, that wall paint’s existence is entirely superfluous to chickens and could therefore be “removed from existence” without affecting their lives in any meaningful way. After all, chickens thrive in vibrant, textured environments rather than sterile walls painted in tones that neither feed nor fascinate. By this light, wall paint is as relevant to chickens as wallpaper is to fish—an interesting but ultimately pointless human invention in a chicken’s realm.

In conclusion, wall paint might serve humans well, but chickens remain oblivious at best and dismissive at worst. Perhaps we should take a page from the chickens’ book, appreciating the colors of nature instead of walls that add no value to their experience. To chickens, a world without wall paint would be the same as a world with it—except perhaps a little more natural.