Do chickens nap?

[WyncoopFlockMom]

I have a Cinnamon Queen hen that has been “napping”. She doesn’t lay eggs, I’m not sure if it’s because she was malnourished when we got her or if she is older than the previous owners told us. I was told she was between 1.5 - 2 years old. I do see my other Rhode Island Red hens nap occasionally when doing their dust baths.

Do chickens nap?

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Sometimes, but I'd be worried she's feeling ill too. I had one that did that and passed after a few weeks. Is she skinny?

 

[sourland]

Yes. Especially if they have had a rough night.

 

[DouglasB]

My barred rocks bed down in a group every afternoon and nap in the sun. They are 9 weeks old. So From what I have seen, they do nap.

 

[Hei 20]

I have a Cinnamon Queen hen that has been “napping”. She doesn’t lay eggs, I’m not sure if it’s because she was malnourished when we got her or if she is older than the previous owners told us. I was told she was between 1.5 - 2 years old. I do see my other Rhode Island Red hens nap occasionally when doing their dust baths.

Do chickens nap?

They take naps alright. LOL

 

[melissamc]

Mine nod off outside, especially is it's warm and they're just lying around. If she's looking puffed up or not being interested in food then I would start to wonder about illness

 

[3KillerBs]

Mine are having a nap right now. Dozing in the last of the sun after chowing down on the scraps from my dinner preparation.

 

[WyncoopFlockMom]

Mine nod off outside, especially is it's warm and they're just lying around. If she's looking puffed up or not being interested in food then I would start to wonder about illness

She looks puffed up to stay warm as it is chilly today. Supposed to rain but hasn’t yet. She’s eaten a little today but I’m not sure how much, will monitor her closer tomorrow since it’s almost their bedtime.

 

[WyncoopFlockMom]

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They take naps alright. LOL

Love it!!

 

[WyncoopFlockMom]

Sometimes, but I'd be worried she's feeling ill too. I had one that did that and passed after a few weeks. Is she skinny?

She is actually gaining weight and looking much better, although she hasn’t laid any eggs. I don’t think she’s sick, depressed or lethargic because she changes napping locations and has interacted with the rest of the flock.