My RIR's have turned pretty social to me in the last two weeks. (they are 6 months old) When I go into the yard they are underfoot, like puppies. If I try to shoo them out of my way they crouch. Gives me a creepy feeling like I'm a rooster and she be wanting some attention. It's at the point where after I throw out some scratch and they are all chasing it the RIRs will leave the feeding frenzy and follow me around as I do whatever chores I'm doing. I did not expect chickens to be that attentive to me. Any experience with this? Is this a phase or will they be "hitting" on me for the rest of their lives? 2 RIR, 2 sexlink, 2 yokohama, 2 hamburg- a surprise package from Ideal
They are underfoot because they are begging for food / treats. They crouch (squat) to acknowledge you as their leader / rooster, and telling you they are willing to be mated. It's not unusual at all.
