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when do roos crow for the first time ?

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They are 10 weeks now and...nothing .   what age is normal to start crowing?

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It depends on the rooster and the breed, I've had some start trying to crow at less then 6 weeks, and some who don't try until they are fully mature.

You haven't seen a tree until you've seen it's shadow from the sky. --Amelia Earhart

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You haven't seen a tree until you've seen it's shadow from the sky. --Amelia Earhart

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My EE roo crowed for the first time at 8 weeks.
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It also depends on the living situation. If your chicks are out with the flock, the dominant roo may prevent them from acting on the urge to crow.... I have several boys out in the coop, from 8 weeks to 15 weeks and none of them have crowed yet! tongue.png

North Central TX native, serving my country in the USAF. I have a small flock of registered Barbados Blackbelly Sheep.

Working on a small flock of quality Salmon Favorelles, 4 French Marans :-D

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North Central TX native, serving my country in the USAF. I have a small flock of registered Barbados Blackbelly Sheep.

Working on a small flock of quality Salmon Favorelles, 4 French Marans :-D

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They are coronation sussex-- some physically look like roos- larger comb and all- i have 13 total- my first chicks ever... from the way they look i think i have 6 roos... but am just not sure... Blessings...

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