After being coop-bound (self-imposed) for two days because of snow and sub-freezing temps, Big Guy and one of the girls are ... damp-earth? bathing on a balmy 45* afternoon. (Prepaid tax, if I’m not in arrears).
If by “proper” he meant normal or natural, then he was correct.
I don’t know that they need to learn to be chickens. I believe they only need an environment more conducive to their natural behaviors. If they are older and fully conditioned to their battery cage, they may not have enough time...
Hadn’t thought about it since the boy’s face isn’t in focus. He’s such a boob. Loveable, but still a boob.
Off-topic tax:
Big Guy: filling out nicely but needs to learn his manners (we’re working on it).
Featherheads even expect visiting neighbors to bring food.
I do this with my yard. I thought I was being weird. Glad to know there’s at least one more in the world.
Tax (hens and chicks, since we’re talking yardwork):