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Chirping
- Apr 3, 2015
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Thought I would throw this out to everybody. I have five 13 week year old Plymouth Barred Rocks (I am hoping they are all hens!) who are used to being handled and often seek my lap out for free rubs. Today for the first time, one of them jumped up on the arm of the chair I was sitting in and when I tried to stroke her she pecked me. I was able to touch her but she did not seem to want it and kept looking for an opportunity to peck me. This is the first time I have experienced this type of behaviour. I have not noticed any of them ever fighting and there were no visible injuries to her. I have seen them in brief face-offs (which I assume is a quest for dominance) but never fight. What could have prompted her behaviour? Is this a phase? I have never hurt her and they are spoiled rotten and very healthy. Is she:
1) A possible he?
2) Wants food?
3) Just acting like a teenager?
Your comments would be appreciated!
1) A possible he?
2) Wants food?
3) Just acting like a teenager?
Your comments would be appreciated!