Can And Do Pullets Or Hens Crow?

[Sassinator]

Hi- I am new to BYC and to chickens, I just posted my new member introduction before this post.

We have our first chicks that we bought 8 weeks ago from Southern States.
A few days ago my kids were playing outside and came in excitedly saying they heard crowing from the coop. I have been wondering if my Golden Laced Wyandotte is a cockeral because he/she devoloped a red comb and wattle early on.

Yesterday I was outside working in the yard when I heard a crow as well. The crow was not very loud and distinct, but very different from what I have heard my chicks produce before.

So my question is- can a hen crow? I know that they usually don't, but has anyone known a hen to crow?

The city we live in does not allow roosters and I thought I bought all pullets, so I would like to find out if I possibly have a rooster that infiltrated our flock.

Thanks,
Angie aka: Sassinator

 

[Thebazilly]

Hens can crow sometimes, but I think it's more likely that you have a young rooster.

 

[donrae]

Hens that crow are older birds establishing dominance, usually in the absence of a rooster. Any bird crowing at 8 weeks is a rooster. You can post a picture if you want confirmation.