Roto Rooster in the Hen House!

[Roto Rooster]

Hi pullets and cockerels,

My wife (AZ CHICK) and I have recently started raising chickens as pets and look forward to collecting eggs.

We have 9 chicks which are just over 2 weeks in age. They are already starting to molt and a few are already starting to bump breasts and engage in long staring contests. We wonder if they really know what they are doing or if it is simply instinct. Any guesses?

A couple of our chicks are even imitating dust baths in our fine pine chips bedding. Should we add a real dust bath to our brooder?

Your feedback is welcome.

Cock a doodle doo!

Brian

 

[drumstick diva]

your chicks sound like so much fun already. My friend has two serama hens - seramas are tiny but, built like Dolly Parton. When they chest bump they really mean it.

 

[redsoxs]

Howdy from Kansas, Brian, and

! Pleased to have you aboard! Sounds like a good time with your chicks! Best wishes!

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

Hello, and welcome to BYC!!

Glad to have you aboard!!

 

[liz9910]

you can try posting in this forum regarding the chest bumping/staring: https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/11/raising-baby-chicks my chicks are taking baths in their shavings too. Pretty cute.

 

[1muttsfan]

Hi and welcome to BYC from northern Michigan

Sounds like they are practicing for when they are grownups

 

[weimarmama]

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from Alabama. Glad you joined us.