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Quote: Wing cutting is more a mating dance and form of flattery and attraction. I agree with Sonoran - this is an acceptable behavior and usually isn't a form of aggression. My 7 year old's pet OEGB rooster does it to her, and then wants her to pick him up and love on him. He does it for...

Quote: Every once and a while, some of my chickens will have a stare down with my dogs and cats. The dogs and cats have learned to sit like a statue or haul tail so not to provoke an attack. 5 months is the youngest for the most part, and 6-7 months being the average. I have only 1 younger...

Quote: Now if it is true only for Silkies, I don't know, but for other breeds it is not always true. Kind of like a hen crowing or growing spurs. Most the time "the dance" is only predominantly in males, but some females (mostly the more dominate like the head hen) will do this dance. Most...

I found the thread very interesting. I have never owned any silkies..yet anyways. I have however owned different breeds of chickens and for them I would disagree with the statement Quote: Now if it is true only for Silkies, I don't know, but for other breeds it is not always true. Kind of...