Why is my Barred Rock acting crazy?

[mrsbean]

My chicken has suddenly taken to throw herself against the window. Any suggestions as to what causes this behavior and any suggestions to stop this? Thanks!

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

Is this a window in the coop, on your house or..........? Where is it located in relation to other structures - ie, if it's in the coop is it directly across from or near the roost which could be a matter of lack of space to make the transition up/down w/out hitting the window? How old is this chicken?

 

[mrsbean]

She's just out in the yard and just started throwing herself against the back window (ground level). We have 2 others chickens and they just look at her like shes crazy. She's about 22 weeks old. She has laid any eggs yet so I was wondering if chickens get a little more aggressive (I'm thinking maybe she sees her reflection and thinks its another bird) when they get close to laying eggs. This is my first time raising chickens.

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

Given that information I am going to say that it is a matter of reflection.

 

[mrsbean]

Thanks! Just wanted to make sure.

 

[Happy Chooks]

She's attacking the strange bird that is following her.

 

[mrsbean]

She did lay her first egg that evening. Tatty (the barred rock) is the overly dramatic one of the flock.

 

[seann]

Lol, funny chicken.
Have a video?

 

[mrsbean]

No but I wsh I did