Why do the do this when getting ready to lay an egg???

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ellyn

ellyn

In the Brooder
8 Years
Jun 12, 2011
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Why do chickens throw pine shaving ons their backs when getting ready to lay an egg?
Any one know???
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A possible throwback to their primitive ancestors who would cover/hide the nest after laying eggs and prior to incubation.
 

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