How can a headless chicken run around?

Answer 1

The sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system are separate in the chicken. The parasympathetic nervous system is like our reflex system. It is a knee jerk reaction that by passes the brain. It came from running from predators.

Answer 2

Actually, chickens can and DO run when their heads are cut off, because their nerves are still alive for a few more seconds. An instinctive response to trauma will often take place, and they are able to run a few steps.

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Answer 3

Yes, it does in fact run around when it's head gets cut off because, the nerves are still alive and will work for a few more headless steps.

Answer 4

they run around for a few mins or secs because some of their nerves are still alive.

Answer 5

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