Wierd question: Tail "Swishing"

[pbjmaker]

I have an RIR that has started doing this occasional butt wiggle/tail swish. What does it mean? My other chicken doesn't ever do that.

 

[speckledhen]

I really dont know what it means. Mine will do that on occasion, like their bum itches, LOL.

 

[The Chicken Lady]

My biggest rooster would always do that after flapping his wings. I think ducks do something similar. Maybe it's just a way of moving around all those fluffy feathers!

 

[JennsPeeps]

I think it's a chicken's way of tossing her hair.

 

[pbjmaker]

I was hoping it was something only hens did...
I am not giving up hope that this one is a hen until I hear it crow!!!! I will desperately look for any signs I can

 

[Hangin Wit My Peeps]

All my hens and my little roo guy does it too. I think it's just a thing chickens do when they are happy

Yes, like a hair tossing thing lol

 

[Lobzi]

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Chickie does it too and she is definitely a she.

 

[LynneP]

All my girls do that- seems to be a happy thing!

 

[Peaguy]

Like a puppy wagging it's tail? Perhaps??I've seen it and that was what it reminded me of.

 

[ratlummountain]

everytime one of my girls do it i start singing 'shake a tail feather'