Mine head to the west side of our house where the rain doesn't hit. They have dug up the dry soil around the foundation. The afternoon sun hits there..they call it the beach!I know what you mean about being tired of the winter! I cant wait to see all my hens scratching real good in the ground. You know when they get really into it and you start seeing the fluffy butts bouncing back and forth with a certain rhythm. I call it digging to china!![]()