Mazzarina Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I'm wondering why chickens crouch (or not) when you come up behind them, and thought fellow-omleteers might have a few ideas. I read somewhere that they start to do so when they lay, but my Amber Lee has crouched from before she started laying (it's a very helpful habit as she's so easy to catch). My Bluebelle half-crouches, half-stands, and my Black Star just runs away like a maniac (and she lays too). Does it depend on breed/temperament, or is it a sign of something else? Now wouldn't it be nice to have a smilie of a crouching chicken?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Definitely connected with laying. They are submitting to the cockerel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccroft Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 you won't have long to wait now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazzarina Posted January 21, 2009 Author Share Posted January 21, 2009 Perhaps I should dress up as a cockerel to persuade my Black Star to be caught... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
