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stairing each other down

Discussion in 'Raising Baby Chicks' started by JFL1950, Jun 11, 2007.

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  1. Jun 11, 2007 #1
    JFL1950

    JFL1950 Out Of The Brooder

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    we had three hatch a week ago now two the 1st born and the second are always stairing each other down with there butts up and running into each other the third one watches.
    are they males and the other one a female or what?
     
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  3. Jun 11, 2007 #2
    BeckyLa

    BeckyLa Chillin' With My Peeps

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    It's games they play as they learn to establish pecking order. At this age I can't tell if they're male or female as both will exhibit this behavior.
     

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