3 week old chicken - dare I say crowing?

[Jen71]

Unfortunately, I couldn't get a photo of either of the girls "crowing". But I did capture a few good images of them just hanging out. Hopefully you can tell from these pics if they are pullets or roos.

This is "Bertie" and she likes to silent crow: (white leghorn crossed with New Hampshire, I think)

And this is "Jessica" who also "crows" when I am looking:

The two of them have started "facing off" with little chest bumps. Jessica always wins.

 

[Jen71]

Any ideas on these pics? Is my "crowing" chick a roo?

 

[fastpat]

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I haven't had that yet, but I am having Roosters challenge each other as if they're going to fight already, amazing at this age.

 

[Want Less]

A few of my 3 week olds do this too, I assumed it was little yawns or stretching or something since at least one of my sex links does it (and we're pretty sure she's a girl

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[Jen71]

great news!
I am hoping these ladies stay ladies.

Its good to hear of other pullets who do this same "crowing" thing. Thanks for the response.
I have hope!

 

[speckledhen]

I've had chicks in their very first week of life crow. Trust me, sound comes out and it's really cute. It probably had shaving in its throat or a piece of food.

 

[Want Less]

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Silly chickens, trying to keep us on our toes!

 

[Happy Chooks]

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Yes, it is very cute. But also hard to describe to others what it sounds like.

 

[Happy Chooks]

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Jessica looks like a rooster. The jury is still out on Bertie, but if I had to guess, I'd say pullet.

 

[Jen71]

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Jessica looks like a rooster. The jury is still out on Bertie, but if I had to guess, I'd say pullet.

Uh oh.
Ok. Thanks for the heads up. I'll keep a close eye on her/him.

PS - They do look very cute when they're "crowing" though.