Why do hens act like roosters sometimes?

in a flock with no roosters, the dominant hen can sometimes play his part ... Sometimes the chicken will grow out of their rooster ways- especially if they are coming into lay. ... So if your little Henrietta seems to be acting very 'rooster-like', keep a close eye on her- you never know, she just might be a Henry soon enough! read more

Hens not only act like roosters sometimes but can actually change to become one. Some birds and fish are sexually dimorphic and are either that way at birth or can develop the condition. Chicken. Most cases of spontaneous sex reversal are the result of a disease condition which has resulted in damage to the left ovary. read more

We have all hens at my house to and lately one of the big hens has started "crowing" from what I have been told rooster behavior is so important to the chicken family that sometimes the hens will take over the rooster behavior. read more

Hens act with aggression in the absence of a rooster. Add a rooster to your flock and he will dominate the pecking order and check the aggression of hens. Depending on the size of your flock, you may consider multiple roosters. read more