Waiting our turn in the nest

Everyone thinks chickens are stupid and have no feelings. Well I found this scene this weekend. Joan is sitting in the nest and Bonnie is waiting her turn. In comes Annie and she talks to them for a bit - it  is a sort of cooing sound. All three interact and just softly cluck during the egg laying is in session. It was a site to see. All being quiet, patient with each other and in total cooperation. The coop does have a rhythm.

 Joan in the nest, Bonnie on the right waiting her turn.

Annie arrives to see what is going on in the coop.

Annie has come to lend some encouragement.