why do headless chickens run around

Why Do Headless Chickens Run Around?

By Nicole Brown
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Have you ever witnessed a headless chicken, cut from a decapitated carcass, running around and wondered how it was even possible? This might seem like a scene straight out of a horror film, but it's a genuine phenomenon that has left scientists and laymen alike perplexed. In this article, we delve into the science behind this bizarre behavior to finally answer, "Why do headless chickens run around?"

a headlong chicken named Mike who managed to live for nearly two years after losing its head. So, what keeps these birds moving?

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``Headless Chicken Mike'' survived for 18 months even after his head was cut off, owner's great-grandson talks about that time
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