Chicken hiding under another one?

[CluckinBell]

It's 85°F here and humid as heck. My 4 girls are out in the run together and Henrietta keeps trying to hide under Kylo Hen's butt. Like, shoving her head under there.

What the heck is she trying to do? They are 10-11 weeks old.

Kylo doesn't seem to care, FWIW.

 

[1goose2ducks]

If the chick that is trying to hide is the smaller one than she may be looking for shade

 

[sourland]

Sounds like she's looking for a shady spot.

 

[Mddutson]

Mine are doing the same thing. I think it's because of the heat. Or she's hiding because she might be scared. New surroundings and such.

 

[Zinjifrah]

Mine do that when something startles them or scares them. All three Sebrights try to hide under the Silkie's butt. Apparently, since she has the biggest butt, it's designated as the safest spot.

Ironically, when there's something to genuinely be concerned about, like the hawk taking a low fly-by to have a look at their run (covered - no snacks there!), the Silkie screamed a warning and took a running dive under genuine shelter. The Sebrights all ran out to look at the sky and find out what she was having a fit about.

 

[CluckinBell]

It's overcast, but she may just be a little overwhelmed.



My boyfriend took a video. They are the two on the left. Goofs.