I saw something interesting with the six week old chicks yesterday that I have never seen before with chicks. I am not sure if I am misinterpreting.
Two of the chicks, one male and one female, seemed to be titbitting for each other. They were taking turns picking up the same piece of food and dropping it.
I find it encouraging that they are (or seem to be) mimicking adult behavior at 6 weeks.
Another interesting thing was two cockerels faced off, and rather than either of them submitting they sort-of bowed with their necks crossed and then both went back to foraging.
I am not sure what that means, if anything. I read it as brothers playing, then agreeing not to fight for real.
Two of the chicks, one male and one female, seemed to be titbitting for each other. They were taking turns picking up the same piece of food and dropping it.
I find it encouraging that they are (or seem to be) mimicking adult behavior at 6 weeks.
Another interesting thing was two cockerels faced off, and rather than either of them submitting they sort-of bowed with their necks crossed and then both went back to foraging.
I am not sure what that means, if anything. I read it as brothers playing, then agreeing not to fight for real.