Eggasperated Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Agnes has developed a strong interest in the 'goings on' of pigeons . There are a couple who perform their love-making right in front of my girls electric fence, as soon as they start Agnes rushes across and runs up and down the fence with her chest all puffed out shouting - I'm not sure if she's hoping to join in, egging them on, or trying to scare them off . None of the other girls share Agnes fascination, although they come to see what she is shouting about then wander off again presumably saying "oh that". I've now taken to chasing the pigeons off as it looks as though Agnes might jump the fence to join them; mind you it's quite amusing to watch her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 50 shades of pigeon . She sounds confused. Are you able to get her a boyfriend? You might not want to go down that route Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 She's probably trying to scare them off My Lola is pigeon sized and when free ranging she does run at any pigeons in the garden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeshen Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 My Betty (bantam owlbeard) is bottom of the pecking order by a long way. She takes a great delight in chasing pigeons, blackbirds - anything smaller than her. It's her chance to move a rung or two up the hierarchy for a minute or two! None of the pekins bother. Maybe Agnes is a hen of low rank?!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggasperated Posted February 19, 2013 Author Share Posted February 19, 2013 Watching Agnes again today she doesn't seem to be trying to chase them off, I think she's hoping to join in - she definitely seems to be excited by the whole process. I'm certainly not going to be getting her a boyfriend so she's going to have to stick to being a voyeur . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Chickens will always get noisy when they see birds flapping about, it can be a sign of danger so a high up in the pecking order chicken will pay close attention Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Leia Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Probably shouting "GET A ROOM"... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Or helpful advice ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
