“Idle hands are the devil’s plaything” is a saying that most people think only applies to humans. On the contrary, it can apply to all species of animals, especially poultry. There are many behaviors that may appear if you have bored birds, and some aren’t the greatest to see.
If your flock is bored, it’s not going to be living the best life. Particularly in winter, you might see these behaviors more often. Keeping your flock cooped up can increase the chances of these behaviors establishing. Always on the move, chickens are extremely curious little creatures. With warmer weather, many flock owners free-range, and with the multitude of activities that they participate in throughout the day, chickens can get bored very easily.