What do hens look for in mates?

[QuackerzzMB]

I was reading an article that says hens will reject the sperm of roosters that they don't find attractive. But in a coop situation they don't always have a choice. We selectively breed chickens for traits that we desire. I'm curious if hens were able choose a mate what traits would they be looking for?

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

One of the primary attractants to a female is the position of the male within the flock if more than one male is present - -meaning that the dominant male is seen as the most desirable.

 

[donrae]

In my flock, it seems to be the male who finds the food, who alerts for predators or changes, and courts the ladies. They don't care about color, size, etc. It's all about behavior.