Do hens do aggression dances and flog?

[NewBoots]

That is a very pretty bird. But I have to ask, what does "flog" mean?

 

[ButtonquailGirl14]

That is a very pretty bird. But I have to ask, what does "flog" mean?

basically attack.

 

[MissChick@dee]

That is a very pretty bird. But I have to ask, what does "flog" mean?

It’s when a chicken kicks up their legs. They throw their feet like they are throwing a punch. But they don’t have hands so... they use their legs and feet. It’s how they fight. A full grown Rooster can really put a hurt on you. It’s surprising the power they have.

 

[aart]

It's now 7 weeks old. The barring leaves me believing it's a pullet. But the behavior today on top of the size, redness, and the three rows of bumps on the comb make me think cockerel.

At 7 weeks, the redness of comb(and 3 rows) says it all.

Yes, hens/pullets will flog and wing dance, but that is a cockerel.

Ditto Dat^^^

 

[Alexandra33]

Still thinking cockerel on this one....that little comb is pretty pink.

But as for your original question, yes, females absolutely will wing dance, fight, and even flog their handlers. These behaviors are simply more commonly attributed to cockerels/roosters.

~Alex

 

[aart]

I've seen plenty of females flog when fighting...even saw a pullet flog a hen

 

[MissChick@dee]

Yep...my LH is in charge if the others don’t head her verbal warning she’ll grab the neck feathers While flogging...she’s very jealous if I hold or cuddle other chickens.
She’ll put a whopping on anyone who jumps up during Her lap time. She’s so devious that she’ll wait until I put her down. She’ll let them go so she’s not vicious...just a chicken! She’s fought cockerel’s too with them she drew blood! Ran them down afterwards. She’s the smallest in size but watch out! LOL she’s my absolute favorite.
All moxie