Roosters touching each other's beaks

[Chelseasducks]

I have caught my roosters doing this a few times. They put their beaks together and stand there for over 5 minutes. They don't make noise or show any aggression. It is winter in Michigan so I'm not sure if they are cold? Bonding? Sleeping? Has anyone seen this?

 

[MysteryChicken]

I have caught my roosters doing this a few times. They put their beaks together and stand there for over 5 minutes. They don't make noise or show any aggression. It is winter in Michigan so I'm not sure if they are cold? Bonding? Sleeping? Has anyone seen this?

Weird, but cute.

 

[SilverBirds]

This is something I haven't seen before. Curious to see what others say.

 

[MilesFluffybutt]

They're staring at each other. My boys do it all the time. It's cute and comical, but I suspect it has something to do with determining the pecking order.

 

[Tonyroo]

Looks like a stare down without the fighting. They are communicating to each other through posture and poise.

 

[sourland]

@Shadrach what do you make of this ? I've never seen this behavior.

 

[kcan2]

They're staring at each other. My boys do it all the time. It's cute and comical, but I suspect it has something to do with determining the pecking order.

This is very interesting, I didn't know roosters do this, only having one myself. What a peaceful way to discuss who is in charge of what, surely humans could take note and implement the "power huddle"!

 

[RoostersAreAwesome]

I’ve seen both hens and roosters do that, though never three at once! I think it’s a way for them to peacefully maintain the pecking order.

 

[Chicken poppy]

I have caught my roosters doing this a few times. They put their beaks together and stand there for over 5 minutes. They don't make noise or show any aggression. It is winter in Michigan so I'm not sure if they are cold? Bonding? Sleeping? Has anyone seen this?

This is a question with an easy answer. One of them is above the other in the pecking order. They freeze. My chickens do this to, the other doesn’t know how to react and hes waiting for him to move.

 

[Shadrach]

I have caught my roosters doing this a few times. They put their beaks together and stand there for over 5 minutes. They don't make noise or show any aggression. It is winter in Michigan so I'm not sure if they are cold? Bonding? Sleeping? Has anyone seen this?

How old are they?
Do they all have their eyes open?
I've never seen three roosters do this.
What are the hens doing while the roosters do this?