1. Aug 23, 2013 #1
   

   Scott1 Hatching

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   We have 3 barred rock hens. The largest one started this behavior today placing herself on her side extending a leg and wing ruffling her neck feathers and staring at us. Is this a territorial thing?The 3 of them free range in the garden and return to their coop at nite. We got them Fathers Day and they were 11 wks then. Still no eggs.....
   
   

    


4. Aug 23, 2013 #2
   

   Fred's Hens Crowing Premium Member

   

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   Up North when it's hot, Down South when it's not.

   Normal. They love to stretch out in the sun and catch rays. They also like to scratch up the soft ground and take a dust bath.
   
   Do you have standing pose of that bird you could post?

    

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6. Aug 23, 2013 #3
   

   ChickensRDinos Songster

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   x2 looks like normal sun bathing or like she is taking a dust bath.

    
8. Aug 23, 2013 #4
   

   ChickensAreSweet Heavenly Grains for Hens

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   Sun bath!

    

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