Roo head bobbing side to side? Is this normal?

[countrygirl74]

I have a weird question about one of my roosters... He just started this thing with bobbing his head from side to side. He's not really shaking it as if shaking something off. The only way I can describe it is like the "attitude" head bobbing. Does that make sense? LOL. It's not forward and back as if he's trying to get something out of his throat - it's side to side. Anybody else notice this as normal behavior or do I need to be concerned?

 

[Den in Penn]

If he is acting normal otherwise, my best guess is that it is just a personal tic. Or if he were confronting another rooster it could be part of those actions, shadow boxing maybe.

 

[theoldchick]

He's waving his wattles for the girls to see.

 

[sourland]

He's waving his wattles for the girls to see.

We all know who was the champion at that. Keep the memory of Stan alive!

 

[theoldchick]

And the hens can wave wattles, too!

 

[mtnviewfarms]

Yes, it's normal - we call it the 'stevie wonder impression'

 

[countrygirl74]

Yes, it's normal - we call it the 'stevie wonder impression'

Awesome! Glad to hear it's normal. He's the number 2 roo in our flock so maybe he feels the need to strut his stuff more.

 

[countrygirl74]

And the hens can wave wattles, too!

Beautiful Roo!

 

[alybessey]

Mine just started that also! He is about 22 weeks and desperately trying to get the attention of his girls. Glad to know it is normal!