Hen tucking head under rooster!

[AbbyTheDemon]

I'm not sure what is going on. My hen is about 1 year and three months old. My rooster is too. I believe that they are sussex chickens. They were hatched at the same time. The hen seems to tuck her heading under the rooster. They don't seem to be moving either. When I went outside to check on them they walked away. When I left they returned to the stance. Is the hen okay? Is she sick by any chance? I tried looking it up on Google but nothing came up. Please help. Thank you.

 

[ManedWolf]

Is she doing it when they're roosting? I have hens who will occasionally tuck their heads into the feathers of the rooster, I assume they do this to keep warm.

 

[AbbyTheDemon]

No, it is broad day both of them were awake. They have stopped doing it now.

 

[ManedWolf]

No, it is broad day both of them were awake. They have stopped doing it now.

I wouldn't be worried about it! If she starts to show signs of illness or even stress then there should be a re-evaluation.

 

[AbbyTheDemon]

Okay thank you so much for your help!