Packing order?

mommy of two

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What does it mean when my chicks go around chest bumping each other? Is this just the natural behavior of chickens?
 
They are being chickens. They will flap at each other, bump chests, and chase after one another if one has a treat (or something that looks like it might be a treat) and wants to keep it for itself.

Just sit back and enjoy their antics. They are curious creatures and fun to watch. I have mine in a pen by my rabbits and whenever I mow the lawn, the rabbits are freaking out and all the chicks are looking out of the cage wondering what is going on with no fear at all.
 
They are sorting out the pecking order in the flock. They will start zooming down on each other if they have a perch. It's amusing to watch and rarely do they hurt each other. Sometimes two will be bumping and a third will join in.
 

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