Jul 26, 2013 #1 L Ladybug2001 Chirping 7 Years Jun 8, 2012 96 2 83 Oklahoma Hen throwing strw on herself while on eggs?
Jul 26, 2013 #2 sourland Broody Magician Premium Feather Member 16 Years May 3, 2009 171,169 702,408 2,357 New Jersey She's broody if she is staying in the nest box all day and over night. Many hens will toss straw over their backs after laying an egg. Perhaps a throwback behavior from when they or their ancestors used to cover their nests?
She's broody if she is staying in the nest box all day and over night. Many hens will toss straw over their backs after laying an egg. Perhaps a throwback behavior from when they or their ancestors used to cover their nests?