Now avian lockdown is over we’re slowly trying the introduce the Berry birds to the main flock.
Interesting times! The girls are very territorial and will squabble to establish a pecking order. But in advance of anything getting physical there is loads of posturing that goes on.Queenie (part of the main flock) and Ivy (one of the new girls) got a little too close for comfort today (picture 1). Picture 2 shows how Ivy reacted.
When they are intimidated, nervous or downright scared, the hens try to look as large as possible, you can see Ivy has dipped her body toward Queenie slightly, angling herself to look (from queenies viewpoint) as big as possible. She also puffed out her feathers, she wasn’t up for a fight, but wasn’t leaving anything to chance.
Its scientifically proven that when human feels nervous changing our own posture can make all the difference, stand up straighter, breathe more deeply, even do the superhero stance (but possibly not in public), these can all make you feel braver. Try it next time you feel a bit overwhelmed.
Final photo is me doing the superhero pose before a public speaking engagement, I just thought it might raise a smile.
Chicken Nuggets 