“She” started crowing this morning

[MommA2K]

it was a bittersweet moment when I heard that odd noise. I’ve suspected he was a cockerel for a couple weeks now, but this morning there was no denying the fact that Beatrice is in fact Brutus.

I’ve found him a good home though, so that helps ease the pain. I’m still upset that I’m losing a bird in my already small flock. I really wanted to have 4, but as a first time chicken keeper I don’t want to go through the process of integrating a single pullet to the other 3 that I already have.

Not looking for any advice really, just some random babbling to strangers that also have a place in their heart for chickens.

 

[CaliFarmsAR]

Im sorry to hear! You sure it was a rooster? Hens can crow too!

 

[cluckmecoop7]

I'm sorry that happened. I know it's hard.

 

[cluckmecoop7]

Im sorry to hear! You sure it was a rooster? Hens can crow too!

Most likely not. But pictures would tell for sure, @MommA2K.

 

[MommA2K]

Im sorry to hear! You sure it was a rooster? Hens can crow too!

I read that too! Between his physical appearance and the crowing I’m certain. I was in denial with the physical characteristics, telling myself she was just faster at maturing hahaha

My luck “he” will start laying in a couple months

 

[Mrs. K]

This is a good decision. REALLY. I think roosters take experience, and really a lot more room than a set up that is good for 3-4 birds is probably not enough room. And it is better for him too, to be where being a rooster is ok, no collar or keeping him in a box with no light so he does not crow.

But we are chicken people, and we do understand,

Mrs K

 

[Rooster Runner]

Aww, that's sad. But, did you know that hens can crow? They occasionally do without the presence of a rooster. So unless there were multiple signs pointing to roo before the crow, you may still have a hen. Do you have any pics of him/her?

 

[Rooster Runner]

Oof, my computer's kinda slow, just realized that someone beat me to that comment! LOL

 

[MommA2K]

Aww, that's sad. But, did you know that hens can crow? They occasionally do without the presence of a rooster. So unless there were multiple signs pointing to roo before the crow, you may still have a hen. Do you have any pics of him/her?

The most recent picture I have is my avatar, but I’ll get some this evening when I’m home!

 

[MommA2K]

Most likely not. But pictures would tell for sure, @MommA2K.

I’ll get some this evening when I’m home! Otherwise the most recent I have is my avatar.