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Is this mating [possible mating description]

Discussion in 'Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying' started by birdsofthefarm, Oct 3, 2009.

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  1. Oct 3, 2009 Post #1 of 7
    birdsofthefarm

    birdsofthefarm Songster

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    My rooster is standing on my hens backs, curving his bootie down, and holding their necks, Is that mating
     
  2. Oct 3, 2009 Post #2 of 7
    djackjr

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    yep.... [​IMG]
     
  3. Oct 3, 2009 Post #3 of 7
    fordmommy

    fordmommy Dancing With My Chickens

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    Ya. Not very pretty sight. I'm glad that I'm not a chicken.
     
  4. Oct 3, 2009 Post #4 of 7
    Babe77

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    Is this another indicator that the girls are nearing laying?
     
  5. Oct 4, 2009 Post #5 of 7
    BarkerChickens

    BarkerChickens Microbrewing Chickenologist

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    Quote:Not necessarily. It is more an indication that your roo is mature and likes your pullets/hens. [​IMG]
     
  6. Oct 4, 2009 Post #6 of 7
    Babe77

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    Thanks BarkerChickens...
     
  7. Oct 4, 2009 Post #7 of 7
    birdsofthefarm

    birdsofthefarm Songster

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    Quote:Not necessarily. It is more an indication that your roo is mature and likes your pullets/hens. [​IMG]

    Yah, ehh, mine are already laying
     

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