Hen noise

[Natalie35]

hi my name is Natalie I have 9hens witch are all mixed breads and there. Are one that keeps attaching a certain hen and another that just keeps crowing is this normal

 

[Aapomp831]

Establishing a pecking order is normal... unless they are trying to kill, let them work it out. And hens don’t crow... maybe you have a rooster? Certain hens will make a lot of noise (depending on breed) and that’s normal too. I wouldn’t worry - but it does sound like you have a rooster in your mist unless you’re just getting normal hen chatter confused with crowing.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hello and welcome to BYC. Assuming the flock is established, then repeated attacks are not normal. This link may give you some insight as to a possible issue - http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/how-much-room-do-chickens-need

This is a useful link of BYC guides to take a look at - https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/website-announcements-feedback-issues-guides.3/?prefix_id=3


You can use this link to contact members in your area - Find your State's thread.

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[007Sean]

Howdy

 

[HappyDancin']

Hi, welcome to BYC! Crowing is not normal for hens...but some make noise than others. I have a hen who is very vocal. But crowing, that's specific to roosters...

Is this a new flock / are you new to chickens?

Glad to have you join!

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Hi Natalie! Welcome to BYC! I hope you enjoy it here as much as we do!

 

[Kiki]

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[imnukensc]

But crowing, that's specific to roosters.

Ummmm, no, it's not. It is rare for a hen to crow, but I've got one I've heard crow twice. She didn't crow as well as a rooster can, but she definitely crowed. There is also a video on here somewhere of a hen crowing repeatedly. In any case, my guess is the OP has a rooster.

 

[MissChick@dee]

Hiya
Nice to meet you.
Hummm a hen that crows?
Betcha’ she’s a he. Have fun!

 

[HappyDancin']

Ummmm, no, it's not. It is rare for a hen to crow, but I've got one I've heard crow twice. She didn't crow as well as a rooster can, but she definitely crowed. There is also a video on here somewhere of a hen crowing repeatedly. In any case, my guess is the OP has a rooster.

Oh, haha - wow! Ten years in, and I have yet to have one of my hens crow, lol. But, power to those crowin' hens - you go girls!