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EE pullet dug a small hole?

Discussion in 'Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying' started by ASeaton, Sep 25, 2014.

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  1. Sep 25, 2014 Post #1 of 6
    ASeaton

    ASeaton In the Brooder

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    Jasmine is 24 weeks or so. I got home from work today and she duh a small hole and is laying in it. Anyone know what this behavior means?
     
  2. Sep 25, 2014 Post #2 of 6
    ASeaton

    ASeaton In the Brooder

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  3. Sep 25, 2014 Post #3 of 6
    lazy gardener

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    She's either dust bathing or trying to make a nest.
     
  4. Sep 25, 2014 Post #4 of 6
    Peep-Chicken

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  5. Sep 25, 2014 Post #5 of 6
    thechxwhisperer

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    Definitely. My chicks at 10 weeks old started taking dust bathes.
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  6. Sep 25, 2014 Post #6 of 6
    ASeaton

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    Dust bath it is. Just went and looked again and she is flinging stuff everywhere and rolling around like crazy. Thanks all
     

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