Can anyone tell me what the average age is for a roo to start crowing? I have a bird that were not sure of the sex on but has started making a noise that sounds like a squeeky hinge when s/he is curious or alarmed about something. Other than that s/he still "peeps" all the time. They are over 9 weeks old.
I had one start at 5 weeks, and another wait til 5-6 months. I dont think there really is an average. But i bet you are right because all the ones i ever suspected as roosters.....i was right. I think we like to doubt our suspicions because that is when most of us hope to be wrong
I had an Amerucana roo that started crowing at 3 months or so. I was standing at the kitchen window one morning early and I heard this half low pitch crow. I ran outside and sat and watched the flock and there it was again....the little roo (which I thought was a hen) was on the perch stretching HIS little neck. It was so cute but he had to go....I don't want a roo. You will definitely know it is a crowing sound....best time is early morning.
thats a great question, i was on here looking for that answer too! another thing i'm wondering though, I have 20 chickens (14 that are about 8 weeks and 6 that are about 4 weeks - we just mixed them the other day, all is well so far) anyways, i have two roosters (8 weeks old)....should i get rid of one, or will they co-exist together? So far so good, they seem to be living in peace. thanks, SarahF
I have an EE that started crowing at 5 weeks but my other 4 roos in that bunch of 67 have not started crowing yet and they are almost 7 weeks. And to hear the Silkie crow is just too funny! I think he may be 5 months old. SarahF, I have 4 roos and 3 hens that co exist in one coop very well but they do free range during the day and they are Cochins. I think it depends on breeds and environment. There may come a day when they no longer tolerate being the underling. Then it is stew pot time.