Sunning chickens

[cowboy bob]

I have noticed some of my flock laying on their sides one wing spread in the sun. It’s 90+ degrees there otherwise normal is this common? They don’t appear heat stressed just seem to be enjoying the day.

 

[featheredplanets]

Sounds normal. My hens sun themselves like that too, they’re just warm and relaxed.

 

[Perris]

is this common?

yes; a little sunbathing is good for them and they love it

 

[GC-Raptor]

My hens and pullets do it. But not to long when temps are in the eighties, and rarely in the nineties. . This time of year they catch some rays in the morning, before its too hot, like Precious. GC

 

[The Clark Farm]

My Cochin will do this too, and we live in central FL where it's easily 95. I did stop her from doing it because the UV index was 11+ and her feathers were hot to the touch. Just scooted her to the shade. She only does it when it's super hot out! I don't get it.

 

[aart]

I have noticed some of my flock laying on their sides one wing spread in the sun. It’s 90+ degrees there otherwise normal is this common? They don’t appear heat stressed just seem to be enjoying the day.

This has always blown my mind......but I see it often.
As long as they are not panting, I leave them to it...but SHM.

 

[JDS98922]

I assumed it was a case of sunning themselves but, wow, it catches you off guard at first!

The sunshine has been sporadic for the last couple weeks. I noticed this a few days ago. First one then half the flock.