why are they doing this?

chickenjohn6910

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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.
 
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
 
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
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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!
 

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