sticking their leg out

[bigmommy]

Hi-
I have 8 brand new Silkie Babies, and you should know that I am completely new to chickens!!!! Never had any, never knew anyone with any, NEVER thought I would be writing this!!! I've read the books, and everyone seems to be doing great so far. They are 3 days old, very active,all eating and drinking, pecking, running around, and sleeping well. BUT they all stick out 1 leg straight back and stretch it (like they are ice skating) usually before they lay down. I don't think it's spradle leg because they all have straight strong legs and no problem getting around. What is going on with them???
Thanks

 

[homeandbarnbasics]

They are just stretching. the probably drop the wing on that side a little when they do it too. Don't worry, sounds like they are jsut getting comfy for their nap.

 

[amyquilt]

I think they are just stretching. My silkies do that, too.

 

[Hangin Wit My Peeps]

All of mine do that...they are stretching getting ready to lay down. Many times mine kick a leg out and spread their wing out to sleep, SO CUTE!

 

[bigmommy]

Thank you everyone for the fast and reassuring replys!!! I feel so much better, and now I can just sit back and watch the babies play!

 

[JennsPeeps]

Mine would fall over at that age when they'd stretch. Enjoy the entertainment factor of having chicks!

 

[donnap1967]

Stretching is exactly what they are doing. Nothing to worry about...we all do it once in a while. Mine do the stretch with the wing out too. In fact my silkie was mid stretch in a patch of sunshine when she decided to just flop down and catch some rays

 

[Three Cedars Silkies]

I'd stretch a LOT if I had been holed up in that tiny shell for 21 days!!

 

[robinaggie]

No kidding! I'm watching Silkies hatch right now, and those eggs are TINY!

 

[Three Cedars Silkies]

They are...aren't they. Kind of like my bantam cochin eggs. That's what we are concentrating on raising now. All colors of bantam cochins...Those are some tiny babies too.