If a chick extends its neck and opens their beak...

[sunny & the 5 egg layers]

does that mean it is a cockerel? Also, one of my chicks seem to make a different sound then the others its hard to describe but its almost like a purrrrrr. Do these signs mean roo?

 

[Rennie]

I wouldnt assume that ... I have a hen that does that pretend crow thing,

 

[PONTIACCHICKEN]

I have little ones that do that too. It is so adorable but I was wondering the same thing. Thanks for asking that question.

 

[teeville5]

sunny & the 5 egg layers :

Also, one of my chicks seem to make a different sound then the others its hard to describe but its almost like a purrrrrr.

The 1st time I heard one of my chicks 'purr' I thought I was l imagining it.

I ran all over the house trying to find someone to go see if they heard it, too. Didn't get any volunteers, but I looked it up and found out it is something they do when they are very content. I hear it most especially when they are falling asleep or just after a dust bath. My 'purrs' come from my pullets.

 

[Posh Chickens]

My purrs come when the hens are laying their eggs!

 

[crossgirl]

I haven't heard any purring but today I heard barking. Do chickens normally bark?

 

[sunny & the 5 egg layers]

BARKING?! Oh my goodness! haha! Do you mean like a dog?

 

[crossgirl]

Yes! It was a low throaty kind of bark but I can't think any other way to describe it. Very strange!

 

[sunny & the 5 egg layers]

Wow! Haha! Thats kind of funny!

 

[lamNervousNellie]

Whenever I see any of my chicks extend their necks and open their mouths, it seems that they are just trying to swallow something. I've observed my most frequent preener do this quite a bit.. I think he is just trying to coax a little bit of pin feather down his throat