Finches taking chicken feathers

[MamaInPajamas]

Has anyone else seen this? Finches are taking my chickens feathers off the ground. It's kind of funny because the girls get all riled up and defensive, but I can't figure out why the finches are taking them or what they're using them for. Any ideas?

Thanks!

 

[donrae]

For building nests? My horses always seem to contribute mane or tail hair to the local nest building population.

 

[jophus]

Yep, they're feathering a nest. Nature's way of recycling. I find nests with my chicken's feathers in them frequently.