Hellooooooo, newish member here from Wales.........

[welshchicks]

Though I have been a lurker for quite a while. Just a quick question Rooster & Cockerel - one and the same. American - rooster, and Cockerel - UK?????????? Not that I want to appear stupid or anything....;-).

 

[Tanith BHH]

Yes I think Rooster is American and Cockerel/cock is UK but I don't think it really matters which one you use
I'm in the habit of calling them cockerels but sometimes I call them roosters

 

[sumi]

Welcome to BYC

I got some funny looks when I called them cockerels, so I'm playing it safe and saying roosters now. LOL

 

[welshchicks]

I have to say, I kinda like Roosters as a word

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[redsoxs]

Howdy, welshchick, and

! Great to have you here! I always thought it was like pullet and hen - an age thing...like a cockerel was a young rooster??/

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

Welcome to BYC!!!

Glad to have you aboard!!

 

[liz9910]

I always thought cockerel is a young rooster under a year old? And don't worry, there are no silly questions! That's what we're here for.

 

[drumstick diva]

I agree it was always cockerel until they are a year old

 

[awaywiththefair]

hi, pretty sure its the same thing i prefer cock though