Confirmed she has not had chicks. It's like she's sharing. I've seen her get mad at other hens for stealing something she found, but I realized that when she does her Grub Dance, she never gets made when they take it. It's really very sweet. Interestingly, she's the Hen in Charge (I have 7...
I have seen her reposition a frog or other large bug when it’s really big, and I’ve seen her whack at one to kill it or rip it to pieces. But this is definitely a different routine than those times. It’s very interesting to watch them!
Not that I know of, but you know, that was my first thought is that almost seems like she’s intentionally calling and saying “eat this”. And it’s not wild and crazy - it’s a very calm and sweet “dance.” I got her from a neighbor - will ask her if she did.
I feel silly asking this, but I don't know what to search for here to find this answer and am wondering if there's some logical "chicken behavior" answer. I wish I had a video, but I rarely have my phone with me at the coop.
4 yr old Orpington. She's not the greatest forager, but when she...