FoxFighters Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 I have noticed my chickens doing a funny thing when they get off the nesting box (whether they've laid an egg or not) They pick up long bits of twig, grass, straw, whatever they can get, and sort of throw it behind them over their shoulders? I'm not at all worried, and it seems like a natural thing for them to be doing, but I just wondered why?????? Are they getting broody???? Love to all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ygerna Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Mine do it too. I think they get all proud and 'ooh, look at me, I've laid an egg' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barkisland Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 I believe this is instinctive 'nesting' behaviour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 I believe this is instinctive 'nesting' behaviour. And you're quite right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meezers Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 Maybe it's a throwback to their jungle days - perhaps they covered their eggs after laying ?? but then why they'd start yelling to all and sundry 'hey, I've layed an egg' I've no idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
