feemcg Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 I've had the girls for 5 weeks (tomorrow) and they're getting so 'tame' now (not sure if tame is a word you use for chickens but you know what I mean). I've always let them wander in and out the utility room and kitchen but they soon wander back out when they see there are no treats on offer! However yesterday and today they've come up to the back door where the sun is coming in, preened for ages then pancaked themselves on the mat for a snooze - its so cute! In fact just now Belle and Jasmine are on the mat and Beauty is lying at my feet in the dining room with her head under her wing snoring! I know everyones chickens probably do this but I'm just finding it all so entertaining. Do all chickens do synchroniseed preening? - as soon as one of mine starts the other 2 stop what they're doing and join in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Yup, my lot do that. Especially if one of them finds a new dustbath - the other two drop everything to join in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 You wait until you see 5 hens dustbathing at the same time - its hysterical. The one at the back gets a very poor deal with dirt thrown in her face by the others Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 I love it when they are dustbathing and find a 'pleasure spot' at the back of their heads and try so hard to squirm that bit upside down so it gets dusted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 My three all do their preening together. Don't they just keep us amused for hours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
