My Rooster is Growling!???

[twzlrwho]

Is it normal for my roo to make a growling noise? He is a Golden Lakenvelder, if that makes any difference. I didn't see any info on this breed in the breed section and I am a newbie so any help would be appreciated.

 

[debilorrah]

Mine wheezes after he crows... How old is your roo?

 

[twzlrwho]

he is about 5 months old. I didn't know if this was a trait or if he's been around the dogs too long! lol

 

[debilorrah]

He could still be trying to work out his crow. He is young. I know my BO hens go through a honking phase while growing up.

 

[marymac]

This is something they do, it is normal. Mine did the same thing and I would growl back to him. I sure got some funny looks. I think they all do it.

 

[CarlaRiggs]

He may be going through a hormonal thing.

The hens begin to lay, and the roosters begin to be protective and the 'Master of all he sees'.
Be a little wary of him, and continue to make sure he knows who is boss.

Many roosters will go through an aggressive phase, and then calm down again as they grow a bit.

Carla

 

[twzlrwho]

Thank You!

 

[Debi214]

I had a cochin that really couldn't crow very well (it was one of the funniest sounds I ever heard) but he sure could growl. I had to re-home him and his brother who could crow but did not growl. My avatar is a photo of them. Crazy birds!

 

[twzlrwho]

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How exactly do I do that? I think it is a hormonal thing, his crow is beautiful!

 

[Lobzi]

Mine "growls" when his is displeased with something I am doing or about to do.