name this behavior

[Lucy4]

My mommy brain isn't working. You know when they fly at another chicken, feet first? Sort of aggressive. One of mine is doing that frequently. Um... that doesn't mean she's a rooster, does it?

I think if my others could roll their eyes at her, they would. She's sort of annoying.

 

[chickenhick]

Hmm...never seen that before.....maybe just an agressive lady!

 

[mtnhomechick]

Establishing a pecking order???

 

[aidenbaby]

I don't know what it is called but all of mine do it too. And I have 3 for sure pullets and 2 hopefully pullets. I think they are just trying to work out pecking order and play fighting at this age.

 

[Lucy4]

Hm, I thought there was a certain name for it, but it might just be mommy brain catching up to me.

Well, good to know it's not necessarily indicative of a rooster. She's definitely working on being Queen Chick then.

Thanks for the feedback.

 

[Redhead Hen]

My pullets are doing that and they are about 5 wks old. So are my little chicks - they are not sexed. I think it is more along a pecking order thing. Even if you only have girls, one will be the dominant hen. She may not lay and she would take the vacant roll of the roo.

 

[gritsar]

It's pecking order. Wait till your hens get big and do it. Talk about a girl fight!

 

[NotTheMomma]

Not sure.

My friend has chicks the same as as mine, and hers were jumping in the air and smashing their chests/bellies together! Too funny!! None of mine do it though.

 

[Year of the Rooster]

I believe its called "Flogging". At least, thats what they call it when roosters do this do you.

I agree its just pecking order stuff.

 

[mom2chicksandpups]

I have seen adult hens do this. I agree that it's a pecking order thing.