Hen breeding hen

[Robin37]

Yes you read it right! I have what I believe to be 4 EE hens. One of my hens just did the complete act of breeding another hen. The one on the bottom stood up and shook herself off just like hens do. What do you think is the deal? I will post some photos of the two chickens in question. They are exactly one year old.

 

[Robin37]

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

That happens when there's no rooster. Hens feel the instinct to mate, and sometimes one plays the role of a rooster.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Oops totally wrong, that's a rooster in back.

 

[Robin37]

 

[Robin37]

Oops totally wrong, that a rooster in back.

Yes that's a rooster in back but we have only had him a week or so

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Yes that's a rooster in back but we have only had him a week or so

Well than back to my original answer.

 

[mymilliefleur]

Is the black and yellow bird the one that was doing the mounting? If so, she is 100% female. Like oldhen said, it can be a domination thing.

 

[Robin37]

Well than back to my original answer.

Thank you . I have searched the net for an answer to this question with no success. I thought if I applied the question to BYC that I would get an answer. Perhaps this will help others with the question of hen breeding hen.

 

[Robin37]

Is the black and yellow bird the one that was doing the mounting? If so, she is 100% female. Like oldhen said, it can be a domination thing.

Yes the black and yellow hen was doing the mounting