Rooster? Raising Chicks?

[MysteryChicken]

Thanks for this reply. Yes it’s not even a melody. lol He doesn’t do it every morning either but definitely always vocalizing something.

I’m not sure about the mounting either. I always just thought he was picking on her but it’s only happened once or twice. Very quickly. Like she said something stupid & he slapped her. haha

Does he hop on her back at all?

 

[CHlCKEN]

But a silkie won't go broody before laying.

Looks like a male to me, just has a poor quality crest.

Reports of broody roosters exist, but it's rare.

That’s what I was going to say.

Are you really sure? I’m not expert on sexing silkies though.

 

[MysteryChicken]

Thanks for this reply. Yes it’s not even a melody. lol He doesn’t do it every morning either but definitely always vocalizing something.

I’m not sure about the mounting either. I always just thought he was picking on her but it’s only happened once or twice. Very quickly. Like she said something stupid & he slapped her. haha

Does he do this?

 

[lexipoo]

Does he hop on her back at all?

It’s more of a side hop? lol He’s jumped on her but it was quick. Didn’t look like he was mounting. More like an argumentative point that needed proving.

 

[MysteryChicken]

That’s what I was going to say.

Are you really sure? I’m not expert on sexing silkies though.

Yes I'm sure.

He has a good small comb, but more red then what it should be, & his crest is just small.

 

[MysteryChicken]

It’s more of a side hop? lol He’s jumped on her but it was quick. Didn’t look like he was mounting. More like an argumentative point that needed proving.

Like kicking?

 

[MysteryChicken]

Is it the fluffier one, cuz that's the one I was looking at.

 

[lexipoo]

That’s what I was going to say.

Are you really sure? I’m not expert on sexing silkies though.

Like kicking?

Yes! Full foot extension lol

As for his screeching he flaps his wings a lot when he does it. He gets off the ground. No neck arching that I’ve noticed.
He’s got a pretty long neck. lol
He also sometimes just opens his mouth like he’s making a really big yawn. He will do that repeatedly. Mostly when he’s laying down.

 

[MysteryChicken]

Yes! Full foot extension lol

As for his screeching he flaps his wings a lot when he does it. He gets off the ground. No neck arching that I’ve noticed.
He’s got a pretty long neck. lol
He also sometimes just opens his mouth like he’s making a really big yawn. He will do that repeatedly. Mostly when he’s laying down.

Sounds like a crow. The yawning movement might be him adjusting his crop.

Some roosters don't arch their neck when crowing.

 

[lexipoo]

Is it the fluffier one, cuz that's the one I was looking at.

The 1 on the left