Pictures of Chickens Sleeping

[centrarchid]

I read that roosters with large combs sleep differently than most other chickens. I have seen chickens sleep for many years and would like to see evidence. Please post images you have of your birds sleeping while in roost.

Here is some of what I have. Rooster on left, hen on right.

Same as night shot.

 

[TroutsChicks]

awwwwwwwwwww

Mine growl and try to bite if you wake them up or go into the coop. I cant open the door without waking them.

 

[EggyErin]

Gosh, that just doesn't look comfortable, does it.

 

[centrarchid]

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Show a picture of what you expect as normal sleeping position.

 

[EggyErin]

Oh, I know that's normal but that neck-twisting gives me a crick just to look at it. The dozing pose is less painful to look at - their heads just sink down into their feathers and they look plump and cozy.

 

[centrarchid]

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Observe your birds when they are sound asleep. You will be surprised by what they are doing. Also consider they have much longer and more flexible necks.

 

[stcroixusvi]

I think it's beautiful.

 

[aoxa]

Not all mine do it. Seems like the less cold friendly birds do it more.. And they do it when it is colder out. Are they trying to keep their wattles warm?

 

[aoxa]

Yes.. Bad boy sleeping in nesting box, but there. My BR cockerel was doing the hide the wattles sleeping position XD

 

[centrarchid]

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Mine do it regardless of temperature. Head in any other position may be an indication of bird not being asleep or being in poor health.