Chickens stay on roost all day

[Tennessee Denise]

Was there a lot of wind? We get some pretty windy days here and even if the temp isn't below freezing, my chickens might spend more time on the roost that day. Also, if they saw a predator swoop down, they may have gone inside to hide away. I've seen a hawk swoop down one time and my flock spent nearly the entire rest of the day under the Juniper trees (low branches, good hiding spot).

I don't know the answers but these were just some possibilities that came to mind. I wouldn't worry about it much unless they start to do it daily even when the weather is nice.

Thanks for the reply. I'll not worry as they seem to be back to normal!

 

[theoldchick]

I always check the feet and legs when my chickens decide to stay on the roost. Over the years, I've noticed my feather-footed breeds seem to have more problems during the winter. They seem to get infected feather follicles near the toes. I learned to keep them in a covered run that stays dry. Glad they are doing better!