Too young to display squatting behavior ?...

[Alexis_8966]

So I have this D’uccle and she’s almost 3 months old . But just noticed her squatting when I go to pick her up is that “normal”? It’s obviously way to early for any eggs from her...

 

[icy_flames]

She is being submissive to you. I'm convinced mine think I am their rooster

They are so cute when they squat. Whenever they do it I give them lots of pets on their backs and tell them how pretty + good girls they are.

 

[Alexis_8966]

She is being submissive to you. I'm convinced mine think I am their rooster

They are so cute when they squat. Whenever they do it I give them lots of pets on their backs and tell them how pretty + good girls they are.

Yeah I mean it’s cute but does it also mean she’s maturing quicker that normal ? And I’m around them a lot so I wouldn’t be surprised if they thought I was the “rooster”

 

[Aapomp831]

There is a difference between the submissive maturing squat and just a duck down to prepare for being pet. My younger chickens would “brace for impact” when I come down to pet; it’s part instinct to react this way with anything coming in from above. A submissive squat will be full on wings out, vent stuck up in the air, assuming the position to be... well, mated with.

 

[Alexis_8966]

There is a difference between the submissive maturing squat and just a duck down to prepare for being pet. My younger chickens would “brace for impact” when I come down to pet; it’s part instinct to react this way with anything coming in from above. A submissive squat will be full on wings out, vent stuck up in the air, assuming the position to be... well, mated with.

Ohh okay didnt think of it like that , thank you

 

[Sammi_0411]

Completely normal my gals were that age when squatting didnt lay for another 3 months as already been said theres a difference in squats
Sam xx