Found a... Rooster?

[OneLuckyChicken]

About a month ago we found one lone, lost young chicken. We posted a lost bird ad & contacted animal services- they told us to keep it after a week had passed without anyone answering the ad. We had already wanted to get a few hens, but hadn't done it yet- so this was our "gateway" bird. But... we think it's turning out to be a rooster. What do you all think? The first pic is from today, the other from about a month ago. (And I think it may be trying to crow in the morning- but very, very quietly) Thanks in advance!

 

[KikiLeigh02]

That is a Barred Rock cockerel.

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

That is one handsome Roo!

 

[Amer]

Barred Plymouth Rock cockerel.

 

[lilmillefleur]

yes that is a rooster. If he isn't mean, I'd say you are pretty lucky to have him! Get him a couple of hens and you'll have a great flock!

 

[MROO]

Yup - A manly young fellow lookin' for love!
He's really pretty ... err ... handsome!

 

[Alexandra33]

Barred Rock cockerel, and absolutely gorgeous!

~Alex

 

[Ladybird CA]

Hopefully you are in the country and can keep the guy

 

[OneLuckyChicken]

Thanks everyone! We are unfortunately not in the country. Right now, he's very quiet, and sweet like a dog. Is it at all possible that he might stay fairly quiet and sweet? TheT crowing is barely audible through our closed windows. (Much quieter than a barking dog, or even the neighbors playing basketball!) But I'm guessing they get louder as they mature fully? Thanks again

 

[OneLuckyChicken]

Another related question- as roosters mature, do their voices typically become louder gradually, or is it more of a sudden change in volume? I'm wondering if we need to have a rehoming plan in place ahead of time, if he suddenly develops a loud voice. Thanks again!