Baby chicks crowing

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dalenard

dalenard

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This is my first batch of chicks, so any advice is greatly appreciated. My chick's are just over 2 weeks old and some of them appear to be crowing (no sound coming out though).

Is this a sign that they are roosters, or is it too early to make that determination? I ordered all hens, but the hatchery threw in 3 extra chicks and I'm not allowed any roosters.
 
Are they stretching their necks out?
Probably just adjusting their crops.....
...which is not a gender specific behavior.

If you're feeding them anything but chick crumble or mash, they need chick sized grit.
 
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aart said:
Are they stretching their necks out?
Probably just adjusting their crops.....
...which is not a gender specific behavior.

If you're feeding them anything but chick crumble or mash, they need chick sized grit.
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My thoughts aart
 
They are stretching they are stretching their necks and are eating starter chick crumble and grit. So, far I've only had 2 of NY chicks look like they are trying to crow.
 
I've never heard of a chick crowing that young before. My guess is it's trying to clear it's throat.
 
pattyhen said:
I've never heard of a chick crowing that young before. My guess is it's trying to clear it's throat.
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I've heard of chicks crowing that young...saw the videos too.

dalenard said:
They are stretching they are stretching their necks and are eating starter chick crumble and grit. So, far I've only had 2 of NY chicks look like they are trying to crow.
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They are adjusting their crops......you know about the crop?
https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=chicken+crop+function
 

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