Anyone have a video of the "egg laying squat?"

[Malou-La-Croix]

I have 2 red stars that are about 20 weeks so from what I have been reading they should be approaching egg laying any day now. People have mentioned that you will see them do the "I'm about to Lay" Squat, and I am wondering if anyone out there has video of one of thier hens doing this? I'd like to see so I can look out for the squats with my girls!

 

[kagedgoddess]

i d like to see it too!

 

[mrbstephens]

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[vermontgal]

See the link in page 2 of this thread, in the message posted by Purple Chicken:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=77567&p=2

 

[Malou-La-Croix]

Perfect--thank you! this is a big help.

 

[kagedgoddess]

so then, they do that for rubs, i ve seen that, but they do the same thing when they're getting ready to lay? ok, then i know what i m watching for. thank you for the video.
so heres another question. will they just "know" their nest boxes are for eggs? i ve heard that you should put a plastic egg in there to show them thats whats its for. so when would you put that in there? i've *heard* sex links are pretty dumb about putting their eggs in the boxes.

 

[PurpleChicken]

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Gee, I feel famous.

Chickens squat for their rooster or anyone the feel submissive to.
They do not squat when laying an egg.