Hen packing straw on her back

[Dodgegal79]

I will see if I can get her doing it tomorrow.

 

[Wolf-Kim]

I really appreciate it. I told my future DH about it and he didn't believe me.

-Kim

 

[PoultryPedia]

I had heard that a hen on a nest will do that, thinking she is cloaking herself and hiding her location. Maybe an old wives' tale...

 

[d.k]

* Cool!!! "Decorator" chickens??? Sorry, High school marine biology class flashback!!!

 

[fivebigreds]

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I think the old wives hit this one on the head. I belive that is what they are doing. A bit of straw under you and a bit over you bam! instant camo.