Submission in hens

[labargeioson]

Ok, so here is an interesting question.

Recently, my two full grown hens started a really strange behavior. When I approach them, the crouch down really low, spread their wings slightly, and stomp their feet on the ground....almost like a small seisure. Is this just a submissive bahavior?

 

[4 luv of eggs]

Yes, that's submissive behavior. You described it perfectly. If they aren't laying yet they will be soon.

 

[loverOFchickens]

I would say YES it it just submissive.

 

[labargeioson]

Yes, they are both laying as of two weeks ago.

 

[OregonChickenGal]

Yes, mine do it all the time, when I go to pick them up.

 

[MistyValley]

Congrats! You are their roo!

 

[sourland]

The "squatting" behavior is typical of hens looking for some loving.

 

[tuesdays chicks]

Now be a good roo and pick them up and scratch neck and pet their back

 

[labargeioson]

I make sure that I always give them pets and scratches when they submit. For my sexlink, that's the only way she let's me touch her, although she has gotten much more friendly since the "massacre". Now, if my serema bantie would cooperate, life would be grand. She hates people and certainly won't anyone get near her.

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

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