I am the only one with SUMO chickens???? lol

[TammyTootles]

Ok I know this is a odd way to describe them but its what keeps popping in my head when I see them do it....
If i walk up on them when they are free ranging......they sqwat down and puff up and stomp their feet...lol Its really a sight to see.
Is that normal?
they are Golden Comets about 28 weeks old and already laying regularly .

They are my first set of chicken so im still really new at all this=]

 

[sourland]

Your hens are 'squatting' as they would do for a rooster.

 

[TammyTootles]

Lol.....so what does that mean when they do it towards me...I'm their "mom" lol.....I'm so confused :/
Do they see me as dominate?

 

[cheri87]

I call it the chicken dance. That's about the only time they'll let me pet them. But only 2 of my 4 will do it.

 

[CluckyCluck]

Lol.....so what does that mean when they do it towards me...I'm their "mom" lol.....I'm so confused

Do they see me as dominate?

Yep most of my girls do it. I love it too. It's like they're running in place. =)

 

[TammyTootles]

Haha...ok so I can stop making their little tap shoes / sumo diapers....lol I don't have super talented birds haha that's good to know that they are in fact normal...sweet thanks all