mark_lowe Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 my chickens can be walking around, then they might find some straw on the floor, then they try and put it on there backs, any ideas?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 Yep. They are 'nesting'. If they haven'y yet come into lay, they are about to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 Mine put it on their heads when they are laying - never fails to make me laugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenewchick Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 Thank you for asking that question - my Belle was doing that also, I just thought she was weird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prof Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 one of my broodies always does the straw on her back thing, or even bark, when i remove her from the nest i wondered why she does this now i know why Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark_lowe Posted September 12, 2010 Author Share Posted September 12, 2010 (edited) oh thank you Edited September 12, 2010 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonetoearth Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 My Maisie does that -it's hilarious. I always think she's saying "You can't see me I am not here and I definitely haven't laid any eggs."....... Does she really think she can hid behind a piece of straw or leaf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard64 Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 I introduced a couple of chicks, now about 2 mos old, she was trying to teach the chicks how to do it ..its the only time I ever had seen her even perform the event . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...