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Chicks rolling in feed?
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Chicks can be a delightful source of amusement, especially when they start rolling in their feed! It sounds like your little feathered friends are simply enjoying their time in the fun pen you created for them. Fluffing up and rolling around in the food is a quirky behavior that many chicks exhibit as they explore their environment and bond with you. This playful action is often just their way of expressing joy and comfort in their new space. So, rest assured, your chicks aren't acting weird—they're just being their adorable, playful selves! Embrace the moment and continue to hand-feed them to strengthen your bond. After all, who doesn’t love a little cluck-tastic fun?
 | This is not my chicken's brooder, but just a little fun pen I put them for the first time today, in so I can sit in it with them and hand feed them, to bond. But these two chicks are doing this funny thing where they're fluffing themselves out and almost rolling in the food and in my hand. They walk normal, they act like normal chicks otherwise and it's the first time I've seen them do this. Is this weird or are they just playing? [link] [comments] |
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