Rubbing their head on the ground

[jmeeter88]

Whenever I put an exciting treat in the run, the chicks will drop their heads down to the ground and rub their beaks left and right on the ground. Anyone know what this is called and what it means?

 

[SpottedCrow]

It means that they can't use napkins...
That's how they clean their beaks...

 

[jmeeter88]

Interesting... I never would have figured that out. Thanks!

 

[chickiebaby]

Cute, tho, ain't it?

 

[jmeeter88]

It is cute, and it makes me chuckle when I picture them doing it.

 

[gritsar]

Quote:

Fed em something really icky and maybe you'll get lucky and they'll use YOU for a napkin; mine did. :|

 

[kinnip]

I have one that eats Greek yogurt then jumps on my back and wipes her beak across my shoulders and in my hair.