Hen runs backwards when roo tries to breed?

[kaylee gee]

I got some random chickens to quickly bring birds on the property to be sure my LGD grows up used to them. Worked like a charm and her little guardian heart is so happy!

On to the strange behavior. The two hens are different breeds, but both are 4 months old. The rooster is 1 year old. When he attempts to breed one of the hens, she squawks, puts her head almost on the ground, then RUNS backwards until she hits something.

I have never seen any hens do this before. Is she okay? She's fine otherwise, even if not very bright lol I Googled it and I keep seeing posts about neurological problems

 

[sourland]

Sounds as if she is bright enough to avoid his advances. Does not sound like it is neurological to me.

 

[Aapomp831]

I got some random chickens to quickly bring birds on the property to be sure my LGD grows up used to them. Worked like a charm and her little guardian heart is so happy!

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On to the strange behavior. The two hens are different breeds, but both are 4 months old. The rooster is 1 year old. When he attempts to breed one of the hens, she squawks, puts her head almost on the ground, then RUNS backwards until she hits something.

I have never seen any hens do this before. Is she okay? She's fine otherwise, even if not very bright lol I Googled it and I keep seeing posts about neurological problems

I would love to see a video of this!

 

[kaylee gee]

I would love to see a video of this!

Let me see if I can get one today. I watched it happen 4 times, but you know as soon as I try to record it she will never do it again XD

 

[Aapomp831]

Let me see if I can get one today. I watched it happen 4 times, but you know as soon as I try to record it she will never do it again XD

Of course! Just like dogs, they like making us look like liars

 

[kaylee gee]

an hour and a half of video and all the rooster wants to do is preen XD Yanny did chase away a bird from the feeder though hahaha

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Until I can get it on video myself, it's similar to this but not nearly as often.

 

[Aapomp831]

an hour and a half of video and all the rooster wants to do is preen XD Yanny did chase away a bird from the feeder though hahaha

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Until I can get it on video myself, it's similar to this but not nearly as often.

That’s so funny! She has way better moves than me…. I would fall on my face and I’m an athlete, body builder and mountain climber. That’s amazing!