MaxBaz Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Several times have heard the girls make the most wonderful purring noise as they are dustbathing - their little eyes are closed and they are rubbing the back of their heads in the dust lost in their own little world. Yesterday though one of them was simply sitting on her perch in the run in the sun watching the world go by when she made the sound. I had presumed it was a noise of contentment, now I'm wondering - is it a growl rather than a purr and she had spotted something, and the "purr" in the dustbath is actually telling off the other chook for kicking soil in her face. What do you all think - Purr or Growl? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Purr definately, they make the same noise when they are sleeping and egg laying - this last one may be growling though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Tilytinkle Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 aw its such an adorable sound, in my humble opinion: definitely purring ( ) exquisitely purring too!!! Always seems to be when you tickle/stroke them, when they're crouching or being broody & just mega content dust bathing in the sunshine. Happy chooks Ms Tilyshusbandsittinginsunshineonmychickenwatch/foxwatch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 They love to luxuriate in a patch of dust....and I'm sure you are right.....they are purring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhapsody Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Before I planted up the greenhouse beds, the Grand Finale to my Hen Parties was to let the chooks invade and dustbath, then the students would listen entranced to the purring and watch the bliss.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nature Chick Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 Oh my god, I am glad it is not just me that loves that sound - makes me feel all funny! Mine do it when sunbathing but also they found their way into a stable where we used to live which had a deep straw bed - lots of purring!!! After my traumatic move I let the girls out and one of them started purring after finding some soil to bathe in - it made me feel so much better about everything, I like to think it is when they are content!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themoomin Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 I reckon they are growling myself - my Pepperpot Chicken Kiev always looks really mean when she makes that sound!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiler Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 Its a lovely sound, it makes me think of the saying 'happy days' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
