Bedtime behaviour

Hey there, fellow chicken enthusiasts! Tonight, I encountered a cluck-tastrophe when my hens decided to stage a protest and refused to settle into their cozy hutch. Instead, they perched together on a fence, looking more like a feathery committee than a flock ready for bedtime. This unusual behavior has me scratching my head—what could have spooked them so thoroughly? While I’ve dealt with the occasional oddball hen refusing to roost, seeing all five of my feathered friends in a state of unrest is definitely something new. Aside from the usual suspects like disturbances or pesky mites, I’m curious if anyone else has experienced this and can shed some light on potential reasons. Let’s crack this mystery together!