Sharpening Beak?

[tuckertori]

Once in a while my 3 month olds rub their beaks back and forth across the ground across various surfaces. Why do they do this? Are they keeping their beaks sharp?

 

[epeloquin]

Good question, I was wondering the same thing. My girls do it too. They seem to do it more after they have eaten watermelon but maybe that's just when I notice it more.

 

[peepacheep]

My chickens will wipe their beaks after eating, especially if it is something that sticks to their beaks. If I stand still to watch them sometimes they will even clean their beaks on my boots or pant cuffs. Charming little dears.

 

[chickenbottom]

when i had mine (i miss them so much) they would wipe their beaks on my shoulder

 

[aggie9296]

Or they could be planning their attack!

Just kidding. Mine do it to clean their beaks.

I hope....

 

[mommto3kiddos]

Mine do it after eating and drinking - i think they are cleaning their beaks off..

Also when we cut our grass I always toss clippings into the run and its like cantnip for them I swear and what they do is run around swiping their beaks in it and kicking it.. So it might mean alot of things!!

 

[3chimama]

I have always thought that they were just cleaning up!