13 week old chick laying on ground

[CKfarm22]

As aart noted as long as there's no draft in the spot where she's roosting (and I didn't see feather ruffling in the video) then I wouldn't worry about it too much. I've had birds that wanted to sleep on the floor for one reason or another, but as long as it wasn't due to health reasons they eventually went back up on the roost.

very interesting! i always thought that they would roost

 

[Aunt Angus]

I have 2 who prefer the floor. As long as they aren't in a nest box ir getting pooped on by sleeping under the others, I just let them. She's just quirky, I guess. Nothing you're doing wrong.


On a side note: What camera do you use? I am considering getting one, and I'm looking for recommendations!

 

[CKfarm22]

I have 2 who prefer the floor. As long as they aren't in a nest box ir getting pooped on by sleeping under the others, I just let them. She's just quirky, I guess. Nothing you're doing wrong.


On a side note: What camera do you use? I am considering getting one, and I'm looking for recommendations!

Wyze cam v3! I love it and it’s not that expensive, they also always have deals on them like 6 for a certain price! You can pay $1.99 a month for the subscription for one camera and you get minute long videos, but if you don’t you still get the videos their just 12s long! I got mine from home depot for $35! You do need wi-fi and a plug in for them though!

 

[-Flash-]

I have cameras in my coop and run, there’s been no pecking or chasing for the past week and a half. She sleeps on a different end of the roost then the others. This has happened the past 2-3 nights at different times, she will just jump down and then sleep on the floor.

Sorry. I find the video really funny! She wakes up, then another wakes up, then the other two wake up.

 

[CKfarm22]

Sorry. I find the video really funny! She wakes up, then another wakes up, then the other two wake up.

Omg haha i didn’t even realize they all woke up i was so focused on the chick! That is funny, monkey see monkey do!

 

[aart]

She wakes up, then another wakes up

It kinda looked like the second that woke up might be thinking of going towards the one that hopped down.

 

[Aunt Angus]

It does kinda. Didn't notice that at first. Good catch, @aart

 

[SpicyDisaster]

I have cameras in my coop and run, there’s been no pecking or chasing for the past week and a half. She sleeps on a different end of the roost then the others. This has happened the past 2-3 nights at different times, she will just jump down and then sleep on the floor.

Can I ask which Wyze camera you have? I'm considering getting either the v3 or the outdoor version but unsure which will give me the video quality I'm looking for. Thanks!

 

[CKfarm22]

Can I ask which Wyze camera you have? I'm considering getting either the v3 or the outdoor version but unsure which will give me the video quality I'm looking for. Thanks!

I use the Wyze Cam V3. It is outdoor and indoor use, meaning it’s waterproof. I’m not sure exactly what the difference between the outdoor and cam v3 is. I like the video quality a lot! and it has really good night vision

 

[SpicyDisaster]

I use the Wyze Cam V3. It is outdoor and indoor use, meaning it’s waterproof. I’m not sure exactly what the difference between the outdoor and cam v3 is. I like the video quality a lot! and it has really good night vision

Awesome, thank you! I think the biggest difference is that the outdoor one is wire-free and has to connect to a base station in the house for monitoring while the V3 is wired and can connect directly. The reviews just seem less positive for the outdoor version. Appreciate the response, I'm going to give the V3 a try!