Hen sleeping more than usual?

[Random Fluffy Chicken]

I usually see my girl rest 2 times a day, in the morning, and during evening. She’s foraging around a lot everyday so it’s not uncommon to see her sit down once a while. Yesterday and today however, I saw her sleeping and resting more than usual. She sometimes slept for 5 mins or sometimes even more than 10 mins. I let her sleep and after resting, she would go right back to foraging. Other than sleeping more than usual, she acts fine. She runs around, chases after bugs, eats, lays, and is alert to her surroundings. She also looks fine, her comb is bright pink, feathers look shiny and fluffy, her weight seems the same, and eyes are sharp. Her poop looks fine too I guess? Here’s a picture

In the first pic, the white bits are egg shells, and there are a bit of grass and rock pieces as well from free ranging. That thing below it is a twig.

I think that maybe my girl isn’t sleeping that well at night? Maybe there’s a chance she’s hiding a illness? What do you think?

-Random Fluffy chicken

 

[azygous]

Your hen may just be feeling like a nap. All chickens will grab a nap from time to time. You may just not notice it every time they do. I'm guilty myself of coming upon one of my roosters grabbing a quick shut-eye and immediately jumping to the conclusion there's something wrong. Then he pops his eyes open and takes off after a hen walking into his view.

But do keep an eye on her. If something is wrong, her general behavior will be affected, and there will often be other clues as to what may be going on.