Baby owls sleep face down, and it looks strange until you know the reason. Owl chicks have heavy heads and very weak neck muscles, so holding their head upright is exhausting. Lying face down helps support their weight and prevents their neck from getting injured. As they grow stronger, they slowly stop sleeping like this. Nature always has a reason, even when it looks weird. Tags: baby owls,why owls sleep face down,owl chicks sleeping,owl behavior,baby animals facts,strange animal behavior,owl