Rooster squatting

[Mtnred]

I have a rooster that will squat when his favorite hens walk up, not always but it happens mostly in the evening's. Normal??

 

[Idaho Chicken Bungalow]

Can you post a photo of him?

 

[EggSighted4Life]

I have a rooster that will squat when his favorite hens walk up, not always but it happens mostly in the evening's. Normal??

Welcome to BYC!

What is their age? Is gender confirmed/verified or only suspected?

It is not uncommon for roosters to take a certain stance and let his ladies groom him.

Indeed, I'd like to see a video of this behavior! It has to be hosted by another server I think (like vemo, youtube, etc) and then linked here.

 

[Mtnred]

Can you post a photo of him?

 

[Mtnred]

They look face to face first and then he lowers himself half squat. Head down and rump up until she turns away.

 

[Idaho Chicken Bungalow]

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He's beautiful.

 

[EggSighted4Life]

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Gender confirmed/verified.

Age still young, a cockerel not rooster until over a year old according to spur growth.. the distinction being mostly important when discussing behavior or health. He's a handsome cross!

Hopefully it's a sign that he will be using good manners!

They look face to face first and then he lowers himself half squat. Head down and rump up until she turns away.

Well, that's different and still a setting of dominance, period.

Great example why age is key for these type of questions!

 

[Mtnred]

He is 6 months old.