My hen loves to dance for me?

[Pardee_Boy]

I have one hen who just started to lay yesterday. I have noticed an odd behavior from her as of late. She likes to squat and do a quick leg shuffle / dance for me. This is the only time she allows me to pet and hold her is when she is in the mood to "dance". Is this a common thing they do to show the roo they are ready for mating or should i be on letterman's stupid animal tricks ?

 

[paddock36]

Sounds like you have been designated as the Roo of the flock.

 

[NWChicks]

Mine do a kind of synchronized squatting routine for me. My husband was laughing because they heard my voice and all lined up for me tonight. If I reach my hand in all the ones closest start squatting! They're so darn cute!

 

[teach1rusl]

They see you as in charge and are gracefully submitting to you...

Only two of mine squat for me regularly...my big BO only sometimes, and my lead hen will dip, but not squat. When I had a rooster, only one girl would squat for him, so that makes me feel good...lol.