Keep hearing about cocks ‘driving’ or ‘driving to nest.’ What exactly is this behavior?
Driving is when the cock chases and pushes the hen toward the nest box. He’ll puff up, coo intensely, sometimes peck at her to move her along.
It’s pre-breeding behavior. Means he’s ready to mate and wants her in the nest.
Strong driving behavior in cocks often indicates good racing motivation too. That intensity transfers.