2 chicks with 2 hens

[centrarchid]

Has he begum "cutting his wing" at mature hens? When that begins you will see some interesting and dynamic interactions within the flock.

 

[Ann1986]

Has he begum "cutting his wing" at mature hens? When that begins you will see some interesting and dynamic interactions within the flock.

What does that expression mean? Im sorry, im dutch and never heard it before

Does it mean he will play boss?
So far the mother hens are still in charge

 

[centrarchid]

Cutting or dropping a wing is a form of aggression that is part of the courtship process. Male will approach another bird as he walks sideways while dragging extended primaries on the ground. The body posture and plumage display will also be in a very consistent manner. Extremely excited females sometimes do it at targets they do not know. The first few times he does it the adult hens are likely to attack him to put in his place and he will quickly submit. Later he will stand his ground and their will be a brief fight.. Normally the father would eject sons from natal harem at this time. You will likely have a month or so where the young males interaction with balance of flock will be dysfunctional. I have an intact harem close to home where a young cockerel is starting to get sassy and the harem master chases the cockerel at every opportunity.


See thread linked for how brood 1 cockerel / stag looks..

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/882368/what-to-look-for-in-a-broody-rooster/150

 

[Ann1986]

Cutting or dropping a wing is a form of aggression that is part of the courtship process. Male will approach another bird as he walks sideways while dragging extended primaries on the ground. The body posture and plumage display will also be in a very consistent manner. Extremely excited females sometimes do it at targets they do not know. The first few times he does it the adult hens are likely to attack him to put in his place and he will quickly submit. Later he will stand his ground and their will be a brief fight.. Normally the father would eject sons from natal harem at this time. You will likely have a month or so where the young males interaction with balance of flock will be dysfunctional. I have an intact harem close to home where a young cockerel is starting to get sassy and the harem master chases the cockerel at every opportunity.


See thread linked for how brood 1 cockerel / stag looks..

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/882368/what-to-look-for-in-a-broody-rooster/150

Ah yes he sometimes did fight with the little one , even holding her feathers in the neck and she tries to get away from him. She isnt even laying yet It isnt a realy fight tho since the hen flees or lowers her head. Usually they get along fine but ive seen that behavior from time to time