4 week old ("female"?) EE chick crowing...

[florachick_]

Hello!

So I was sitting by my chicks' brooder this evening and out of the blue, Flora started crowing! Is this normal behavior for pullets? I know that hens may take on the roll of being the roo for the flock, but as early as four weeks?! This is my first time raising my own chickens...

I've attached a couple of pictures. Phoebe is the lightest chick, Rosa is the "medium" colored chick, and Flora is the darkest chick in question. Of course these were sold as "Ameraucanas" but I'm pretty sure they're EE's because of their coloring. Any suggestions are welcome... thank you!

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

If it is trying to crow it is a rooster. That's very young.

 

[chickens really]

I think I seen a couple of Cockerel Chicks in the photos.......Crowing.....Rooster.....

 

[florachick_]

it's a shrill noise... not sure what noises chicks are capable of besides peeping and what they mean.

 

[chickens really]

Wait till about 8 weeks and you will be able to ask.....

 

[florachick_]

Hello everyone! So my chickens are about 8-10 weeks old now and I have some pictures. Two have very red combs, one has patchy feathering, one makes an odd "crowing" noise and has upturned tail feathers. My suspicions have not ceased... does anyone have any insight? These should be hens, but I wouldn't be surprised if I have at least one roo. Thanks!

 

[RoostersAreAwesome]

The one with the largest comb is a rooster, the others might be roosters too.... but I would wait and see.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Bottom photo, one in the back looks rooster, but I would wait a bit longer unless they are crowing.

 

[keesmom]

The multicolored one is definitely male. The other 2 look suspicious.

 

[Gallina:)]

I have a 6 week old ee that has been crowing a cute little trial scooby dooby doo sound.The first time I heard him it shocked me.He was almost 5 weeks
I guess Im disapointed..KINDA ... though what should I expect buying strait run.Cross my fingers the other one is female.50 /50 chance!