bridgy chooks Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 One of my new girls makes a purring noise when the 3 of them are sorting out where to sleep at night. Then when they are settled, she starts to snore. I know that other peoples hens snore on here but just wondering if you have any that purr (that's the closest sound I can think of to what she does). She seems to do it when she wants to settle and the other 2 are faffing around trying to find space/barge her around, almost like she's saying 'I'm happy, just sit down and go to sleep!'. Any thoughts?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staceychristie Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Ours do, they sing to each other - like purring tennis ! I think it shows that they're happy - well done you. Stacey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenanne Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Ours purr occasionally, too: mostly when they're relaxing in the sunshine. They seem to only do it when v happy and relaxed, so definitely a good sign! They don't all do it, I reckon some are just more vocal than others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sophiemccoy Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 My Matilda makes a purring noise - well, half-purring, half-gurgling - when she's sunbathing. Scared the life out of my at first but apparently it's normal. I have heard about a different type of purring they make, which is an alarm call if they see a predator or something, but mine have never made it and sounds like that's not what yours are doing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercedes55 Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 One of mine makes a weird noise that now I've read your post could be compared to purring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louise62 Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 Elspeth purrs when she is about to lay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
