"The Egg Squat" - anybody have a picture?

[Buff Hooligans]

It might help chicken newbies and those waiting for eggs to see the real thing. Anybody have a picture?

 

[Kristina]

I know PC used to have a video....maybe we can find the link?

 

[skatcatla]

I'll take one tonight.

 

[BantyChickMom]

If your hen squats for you, you will know what it is.

If you're not sure if she's done it or not, then rest assured she has not squatted.

Here's a link,

www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=31240

scroll down to PC's post and click on the video

 

[SunsetChickens]

I've got a couple of pictures of squatting girls here: http://oneblockdiet.sunset.com/

And, like others have said, if you're not sure, it hasn't happened yet. It's so distinctive -- the sudden stillness, the wings back, the unladylike way your hen tips her tail up toward you ...

 

[Buff Hooligans]

Sunset Chickens, your blog is terrific. Love the photos, especially the egg blowing out section.
(I'm not a newbie - my girls have been squatting for months, but I thought it would be good for future newbies to see it.)

 

[SunsetChickens]

Thanks!

-Elizabeth

 

[Churkenduse]

I just looked at the short film clip about squating and I never saw my girls do that and I am getting eggs.

I go out to them all the time and pick them up, I cannot believe I never saw this. Do they all do it?

 

[sweetshoplady]

Quote:
My hens did this before Jean, my rooster, arrived and after I lost him. But not while I had the pleasure of having him in my flock. Thanks MissPrissy for explaining that behavior.

 

[SillyChick]

Thanks for posting this thread, Buff Hooligans! Thanks also to the posters. I was really curious about this "Egg Squat" thng everyone's talking about........