Does anyone know why my rooster is making a honking noise?

[Lilandra311]

He just recently started this. He will start honking. He scared me the first time he did it. I thought it was a bird called a chachalaca. Im afraid hes under stress.

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Is he a young cockerel finding his voice??? Just like teens, their voices will change. Do you have a video???

 

[Lilandra311]

Is he a young cockerel finding his voice??? Just like teens, their voices will change. Do you have a video???

I will have to get it on video for you. Hes about 2 and a half maybe 3.
When hes was doing it today it was for much less time. Only a minute and i asked him what was wrong. He stopped shortly after that.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

He just recently started this. He will start honking. He scared me the first time he did it. I thought it was a bird called a chachalaca. Im afraid hes under stress.

A video would be great! Upload it to youtube or similar platform then provide us a link.

 

[Lilandra311]

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I will have to get it on video for you. Hes about 2 and a half maybe 3.
When hes was doing it today it was for much less time. Only a minute and i asked him what was wrong. He stopped shortly after that.

Hes the one in my pic for the avatar. He crows just fine. Its just that honking noise. My neighbors two chickens(boy n girl) decided to "invade" my yard where i keep my chicks. I also thought maybe he was upset another rooster was in our turf. Im not sure. Ive owned dogs n cats; rabbits; turtles; snakes and even a cockatoo but these chickens im so green im almost ashamed lol. Thats why i looked for a forum where i could learn from others experience. I truly love these birds so much.

 

[cottontail farm]

My chickens of either sex will make a honking noise when they eat too fast. It's pretty much like a chicken coughing. It never lasts more than a couple of minutes though. Is he really attacking his feed?

 

[EggWalrus]

My chickens of either sex will make a honking noise when they eat too fast. It's pretty much like a chicken coughing. It never lasts more than a couple of minutes though. Is he really attacking his feed?

Mine will hiccup when they eat too fast.

 

[Lilandra311]

He didnt do it today so no video clip ill try to update when i get it recorded. Also not entirely sure if hes doing it after eating.

 

[alexa009]

I have recalled my rooster doing it several times when eating. It happens to any chicken when eating to much or too fast.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

He didnt do it today so no video clip ill try to update when i get it recorded. Also not entirely sure if hes doing it after eating.

I would observe him for several days and try to determine if eating/drinking coincides with the honking.

Also check his crop first thing in the morning before he eats/drinks to make sure it has emptied overnight. He may be having some crop issues, but the only way to know is to check him for a few days.