Afterwards, the female runs forward a few feet, then stops and shakes. By mid-May, the males have abandoned the booming grounds. Nesting is initiated in early March. Most nests are located within one-half mile of the booming ground. The nest is well-concealed, shallow depression about eight inches in diameter lined with dry grass and feathers from the hen.
Hens prefer to nest in mid to tall grass cover with the grass cover concealing the nest.
Clutch size ranges from 4 to 15 eggs, with the average being 12 eggs. When the eggs hatch, the hen leaves the nest site. She takes her brood into more open areas, since it is difficult for young chicks to travel in dense vegetation. Some of the unique habits or characteristics of the Attwater's Prairie Chicken include booming by the males to attract females. The males also have long pinnae on the sides of the neck which point forward during courtship.