My name is Chris and I am a new chicken mom

[Csj5]

I am a new chicken mom and have 4 chicks. I think that three are pullets and one is a cockerel. They are 13 weeks old and my husband is certain he heard crowing this morning. Seems a little early for crowing? Anyone have a cockerel that crowed this young?

 

[cassie123]

Hey, welcome to backyard chickens!
So glad you decided to join!

 

[turkey girl 0964]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens! Hope you enjoy this forum!

 

[Grammy60]

Hello and welcome to BYC We are happy you have joined our community.

 

[416bigbore]

Hello Chris and welcome to BYC, You found an Awesome poultry Forum to be a part of with many great knowledgeable members who are more then willing to jump in and help you with any questions you may have.

 

[swampfox440]

Welcome to BYC !

 

[sourland]

Hello, and welcome to BYC. 13 weeks old is not particularly young for crowing to start. I have had bantams that crowed in the brooder. Can you post pictures of your birds for gender ID?

 

[Csj5]

Hello, and welcome to BYC. 13 weeks old is not particularly young for crowing to start. I have had bantams that crowed in the brooder. Can you post pictures of your birds for gender ID?

 

[sourland]

Bird closest to the fence is for sure a cockerel.

 

[Csj5]

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I think the one on the left is a cockerel, a little sad because if indeed Stu is Stewart he will need to be re-homed as the HOA will send me a letter.