Hen putting straw on her back...whats up with that?

[rikkitikki58]

I recently noticed one of my red sex links taking a straw and putting it on her back. Of course the straw wouldnt stay there and she would turn her head and pick up another one and lay it back there. Any one ever see this before and what is the reason for it?

 

[HippieChickens]

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[hcammack]

Yup its very funny to watch but alot of hens do it before they lay.

Henry

 

[ScoobyRoo]

Mine did it too and I thought it meant they were going broody. Nope, they do it just because.

 

[solarquail]

just making a nest