Are you wondering what "squatting" is? (video)

[Firearia]

Thanks for the video! 8D

 

[Morgan7782]

No problem! Bumping for those who are new and would like to know what squatting is

seen a few recent posts.

 

[bakerjw]

I have 8 pullets that squat and stomp their feet every afternoon when I go to feed them after work. Worse than a cat for getting under foot. I try to pick then up and ruffle their feathers a bit before letting them back down. They ruffle their feathers and run off content at getting some affection from their rooster.

 

[Morgan7782]

bumpity bump bump bump

 

[metzbower]

So THAT"S what my chicken has been doing!!! Thanks for the video!

 

[Morgan7782]

No problem! Glad it helped

 

[shaggy]

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it took me forever to figure out that they don't squat on their own ....

 

[Gallusfarm]

Thanks so much for the video! I wish I'd seen it when I first started, I kept hearing about squatting and didn't kow what to expect.

 

[LilChickCoop]

my family currently has 1 buff orp. , 1 what looks like an easter egger and 1 ?...... what breed would be a good addition? please note that we live in fl.

 

[hudsonhousechicks]

Well, I'll be! My most skittish BO did that very thing just this morning. I came in and told my husband, "It's like Hazel's had a complete personality change. When I walk up to her she just hunkers down and lets me scoop her up. Plus, her wattles and comb are getting really red. And ditto for Lucy."

I had no idea that was an indication of egg laying. I thought it was conditioned behavior, anticipation of being picked up. Out big girl and first to lay eggs always does it, our ornery Sussex is a regular layer but never squats. Such curious behavior!