Yes, they will crow. Some roosters crow later and yes, part of that can be from a behavioral disinclination to crow when a larger, more aggressive rooster is present.
I agree that personalities can change. We have about 15 roosters (sanctuary) and some roosters come to us quite shy, timid...
I realized I posted first without an introduction, sorry!
I don't have any companion chickens, but I do work for a sanctuary for farmed animals located in northern California called Animal Place. I get my chicken fix through the flock at the sanctuary and hope to have my own rescued flock...
I'm certain this has been asked before, but I'm interested in a more specific locale (if anyone has experience).
I work for a sanctuary for farmed animals called Animal Place. We will be moving to a 600-acre facility in Grass Valley, California in Nevada County.
We will be housing...