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Why is she doing this
 | These are bantam orpingtons (1yr old) and it is currently 35 degrees celsius outside windstill. This grey/black is continuously making this noise and tries to crawl under the white one (boss) what she also does when scared. Is she trying to flee from the heat and mimicking a chick hoping “mom” will protect her from the heat? [link] [comments] |
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