After the discussion on cameras in the coop, I have noticed a lot of moving around on the roost at night. I checked for mites and lice and found none. I had an experienced friend check and he found nothing. They seem to be grooming a lot. Lots of feathers on the poop board and the floor. Seems excessive to me but the chickens are not anywhere near bare. And my friend seemed to think it was OK. Camera history records movement any where from every 15 minutes to once every hour, on various nights. No night is completely still. My chickens are still young, 18 to 20 weeks not laying yet. Also, some times the hens swap places, and sometimes the rooster moves to another place on the roost. Has anyone else noticed that type of behavior? Doesn't seem like they would get much rest some nights.
