Do chickens play with toys?

Chickens don't play, but they seek entertainment when they are bored
Definition of playing:
Engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious or practical purpose.

Playing is a form of entertainment, you could argue what exactly is playing behaviour in chickens. For example foraging for food can be a type of "playing" since they will do it even if they have unlimited food available. Since chickens are very social creatures a lot of social intereactions could fall under playing, especially in young chicks.
 

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