Amy Walpole Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 When I walk on my haunches towards my pullets, three of them are doing this funny 'arch' thing with their bottoms up! They've never done this before! Is this something anyone else has noticed? What does it mean? Amy. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Sounds to me like they're "crouching" which means they think you're a cockeral and are getting ready for *ahem* what cockerals do . It's a sign that they're getting ready to lay . I take it they're not laying yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Walpole Posted April 7, 2009 Author Share Posted April 7, 2009 Thanks for that, I thought they were scared! I've not had an egg yet, no! Their combs and wattles are getting big and red now, but the 'crouching' was news to me! I've noticed that you have a list of your chickens below your message, is it a signiture? Would you mind telling me how to set one up? Amy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggienator Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Check out **here** I like to see what everyone has in their signatures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Walpole Posted April 7, 2009 Author Share Posted April 7, 2009 Cool! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Watch Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Crouching is definately odd to see for the first time. They kind of freeze to the spot. Have to say, it makes catching them a whole lot easier..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Walpole Posted April 8, 2009 Author Share Posted April 8, 2009 Most definately! I was giving them a pat, and they, quite unusually, didn't seem to mind! Looking forward to the eggs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge77 Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 When I walk on my haunches towards my pullets, three of them are doing this funny 'arch' thing with their bottoms up! They've never done this before! Is this something anyone else has noticed? What does it mean?Amy. x But why would you do that !?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
