why are they doing this?

[chickenjohn6910]

 

[chickenjohn6910]

Just the two of the four are burying themselves

 

[ronmauldin]

If you mean the burrowing/dusting in the shavings they could just be bathing. Chickens bath by throwing dust or sand all over their feathers. Helps to get rid of parasites. They are large enough you may want to consider putting in a tub with some sand and diatomaceous earth in for them to take a dust bath. Probably want to check and make sure they don't have mites.

 

[ronmauldin]

They could also just be cold.. What's the temp?

 

[drumstick diva]

Chickens love to take dust baths , as do wild birds, when they get the chance. They also love laying in sunny spots and zone out making their owners think they died.

 

[chickenjohn6910]

That... Idk but its fairly warm the lamp is close and I don't think they're cold because usually from time to time they open their mouths as they're hot

 

[TwoCrows]

That... Idk but its fairly warm the lamp is close and I don't think they're cold because usually from time to time they open their mouths as they're hot

Welcome to BYC!

They are practicing their dust bathing skills! Even babies start his early on in life.

Enjoy this new adventure you are on and welcome to our flock!

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC! X4, they are dust bathing, here is a thread with a lot of funny pictures of chickens doing that https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/701021/share-your-pictures-of-dust-dirt-baths

 

[gander007]

 

[chickenjohn6910]

Thanks for the information guys