1. Oct 14, 2014 #1
   

   ZetaPet Chirping

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   Apr 30, 2014

   Billings, Montana

   I have a flock of 17 chickens. They all started running up to me and squatting all at once. My family and me thought it was funny cuz we could pet them. Will it cause them harm to pet them when they squat?

    
2. Oct 14, 2014 #2
   

   bekahubbell Chirping

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   Jun 26, 2014

   Alpine, CA

   Not at all. That usually means they are close to laying. The submissive squat. Pet away!

    
3. Oct 14, 2014 #3
   

   CountryFlock Songster

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   Apr 24, 2014

   United States

   No.. You can pet them all they want! Chickens squat for the rooster can mate them. It is a sign they will start laying soon.

    

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