Average age for crowing

[pbjmaker]

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.

 

[lurky]

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

 

[Queen Scoot]

scooter my brown leghorn started crowing at 8 weeks.

 

[chickenlickin8]

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.

 

[redoak]

My buff orpington and buff rock both started crowing the same day at 13 1/2 weeks old.

 

[SarahF]

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

 

[WestKnollAmy]

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.

 

[Redfeathers]

My little man decided today was a good day to start. He will be 16 weeks on Monday.

 

[speckledhen]

There really isn't an average. Had one crow at five DAYS old and one as late as 15 weeks.