Chick tidbitting 6 weeks

[Muser]

I swear I've just heard my 6 week old chick tidbitting. When I raised my first bunch in the brooder I never saw this behaviour until my Rooster was around 20+ weeks.

This chick has been raised under a broody hen and I swear I just heard a cute little mimic of the sound mum makes when she finds a tasty treat. Is this specifically Roo behaviour or is this just learnt from Mother hen and no indication of gender?

Thanks!

 

[MysteryChicken]

Females tidbit too. I've had them do as early as a week old.

 

[Muser]

Females tidbit too. I've had them do as early as a week old.

Awwe it's adorable! The chicks I raised in a brooder never did this, I've only noticed it under a broody hen. I'm assuming they must listen and mimic her to learn this.

I'm going to start having to pay you tuition fees soon MysteryChicken! You've been helping me out a lot recently, thank you!

 

[MysteryChicken]

Awwe it's adorable! The chicks I raised in a brooder never did this, I've only noticed it under a broody hen. I'm assuming they must listen and mimic her to learn this.

I'm going to start having to pay you tuition fees soon MysteryChicken! You've been helping me out a lot recently, thank you!

It is cute. A few batches of brooder chicks I've had, have done it.


You're welcome. It's what I like to do is help people.