How old will chickens start to crow?

[ragerkid2]

I got a straight run (by accident) and I was just wondering when I will know who is a rooster. I am o ly getting rid of them when try crow.

 

[sgtmom52]

The earliest one that I had crow was a bantam Cochin that started at 4 weeks old! Most were much later ~ about 3 or 4 months old.

 

[Judy]

My 13 week old boys started about a week ago, one I think two weeks ago. Hatched 7 and it's been obvious for a few weeks that 6 are boys.

 

[suzeqf]

i haven't heard a crow yet from my 7 week olds but i do have some very red and pronounced combs and waddles and thought i heard something that sounded like a crow yesterday

 

[MysticScorpio82]

Crowing - usually after 12 weeks, although there are sometimes early bloomers.

Another thing you can do is watch their combs and for wattles. That is usually an early sign that a chick may be a roo. If it's 7 weeks old and the comb is red (or turing red) it is a roo. A hen's comb normally does not change color until they are ready to start laying. (aprox. 18-22 weeks -give or take 2 weeks)

Good luck!

 

[ckmjreynolds]

Quote:
10.86 weeks (seriously), I have a SQL query that computes the age of my chicks for me (I'm a Database Administrator).

One of mine just started crowing. Well he needs some practice, but he's got the cock-a-doodle part down if a little hoarse.

Chris

 

[jennifersmith326]

Mine hatched Feb 15th started crowing this week. He is a Silver Phoenix mix.