tracyann Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Hi all, I have today added a three foot x three foot extension on my chooks run so it is now much bigger and whilst I was doing it I noticed Daisy was in and out of the hen house and they were all making a "purring" noise. We reckon that they are getting close to laying, but are not sure. Not heard them make this sound before today. Can anyone shed any light on this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollie333 Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Purring noise.. Does it sound like its a rattling sound? that could be a cold on its way.. Keep a eye on them. Any discharge from the nostrils ect? Otherwise, not sure what you mean by purring. You mentioned you think they're coming into lay, my pekin girl sounded like a frog when her voice 'broke' . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweety Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Hi, my hens purr too but I have not connected it with laying. I think I assumed that they were like my cats, and purred when they were happy! Either way, it's a lovely sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sageandonion Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Funny you should say this - I thought mine were making a purring sound the other day, they seem healthy enough though. I like to think it was the sound of contentment . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gongladosh Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 mine purr when they're happy - they tend to do it it they're contented and tired... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracyann Posted February 25, 2011 Author Share Posted February 25, 2011 Ah I thought it was the case, we were fixing the new extension on when I heard it, so I'm glad I have happy hens... I just wish they'd get on with it and hurry up with my first egg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Couple of mine have purred when in nestbox. Love the sound Eggs soon for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyhole kate Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 I love hearing my girls purr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sari Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Mine purr...when they have dustbathed and settled in a warm patch...the leghorn barks too...I thought it was a cough at first, but o, she barks.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
migsy Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Like a cat? Not heard any of mine do that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sari Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 not a long one..mine is more like a low chirrup... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gongladosh Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 I've heard mine purr when laying, when dustbathing on a sunny day, and when nodding off whilst being stroked on my lap! (for this one, mine don't like it when you stop stroking!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickanne Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Mine make a quiet chuka chuka chuka chuka noise as they go into lay and stomp around in the nest box getting comfy. Could this be the same as your purr?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickybaby Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Mine purr quite a lot, usually when they are free ranging in the garden and the sun is out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
