Is this normal?

[six_eclectic_chickens]

One of our chickens squats when approached and sits for awhile to be pet. Sometimes she will run over and squat when we are standing still. Is this normal behaviour?

 

[Nikki82]

It can be normal. She thinks you're the dominant roo.

 

[JenniferNgo]

I have a Japanese Bantam who does the same thing! She is such a sweet bird

Yes, submissive behavior is normal. That is the way they would act around a rooster. Especially if there is no roo in your flock, you take the place of the lead flock member!

 

[galanie]

She's not sitting to be petted exactly, but that's close enough. She loves you long time. Perfectly normal for either a layer or one that is about to start laying.

 

[Happy Chooks]

Yes, it's perfectly normal. She is submitting to the rooster (you) for mating.

 

[schumanw]

Sounds adorable. My chickens are not that fond of me. My rooster attacks me on a regular basis. The hens pay me no never mind.

 

[Darklingstorm]

Just be careful when you walk. Mine won't move out of the way when they do the squat. One hen in particular I have to physically pickup and move her to walk or do chores.

 

[aoxa]

Has she laid an egg yet? If not, she is close

 

[six_eclectic_chickens]

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she has been laying for about a month now.