thelurch Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Just noticed a couple of my hens do this when I go near them or try to pick them up, they go very still almost waiting to be picked up. Could this be a sign that the first egg is due soon? I've had them a week and were POL hens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Yes, crouching is usually a sign that they are getting ready to lay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Its what they do for a cockerel, they think you are the cockerel! Its a sign that they are mature and if they have suddenly started to do it an egg isnt far off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckmum6 Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 They think you are the alpha male ,it is the sign that they are ready to reproduce and lay some eggs. I have a couple who only have to hear me open the back door who squat - little hussies! It does make picking them up a breeze though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelurch Posted August 29, 2010 Author Share Posted August 29, 2010 I'm used to the alpha male bit That's good news then, not sure exactly how many of the 5 hens are doing it but it's a least 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
