Stomp the yard

[Estelleannette]

so I just noticed our hens stomping. In other animals I know this is like a show of anger. But she was letting us pet her? It’s just so odd and silly.

 

[SueT]

so I just noticed our hens stomping. In other animals I know this is like a show of anger. But she was letting us pet her? It’s just so odd and silly.

All of them doing it? Maybe there was something on their feet? I have not seen this behavior.

 

[chrissynemetz]

Can you post a video? I don't think I've ever seen a chicken stomp before?

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Like the rooster dance?

 

[Perris]

I think it's an 'on guard' signal to the rest of the flock

 

[Estelleannette]

All of them doing it? Maybe there was something on their feet? I have not seen this behavior.

It was while my son was petting her actually. That’s the only time that be seen it.

 

[aart]

It was while my son was petting her actually. That’s the only time that be seen it.

So just the one bird, while being petted?
How old is she?
Was she free to walk off or being held in place?
Did she squat down too?