Sunshine today so the ladies decided to dig holes and make 'nests'. They dust bath in these, so in this weather there's a fair amount of mucky, damp soil hurled around the place.
The aim seems to be to get as much in between the feathers as possible so they do look fairly dirty when they've done. It all seems to shake off though and is evidently a very pleasurable experience. Eyes closed and all!
More 'nest' making. This heap of stuff was pulled out of a nest box that has been used by coal tits for several years. It's being moved because it's on a pole supporting next door's power line, which is being led underground now. There's blue baler twine in here along with all the dried grass.In the next few weeks we are hoping to add to our little flock. Don't know what, we'll see what's available.
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We all feel better when the sun comes out, not surprising the girls think the same.
Hope you find some new Rock Chicks who will integrate well with the senior girls.
My girls also love to sunbake. They lay over on their sides and spread their wings. They often sit like this in a group. As you say, it must be pleasant, closed eyes and all.
Oh and I love how much of their behaviour is instinctual. The chickies (8 weeks old and raised from day old chicks) know how to scratch, forage, eat greens, dust bathe and sunbake...all without training from their elders.
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