Rooster? Raising Chicks?

[member 561280]

My Silkie Rooster went broody & has been sitting on eggs right next to my hen.19 days in they successfully hatched 3 chicks

 

[Yardmom]

Does this rooster crow?

 

[CHlCKEN]

Hmm, I don’t think he’s a he.

 

[BoogieWight]

It can happen. Grey Junglefowl roosters play a much larger role with their young. I have always wanted a rooster that would do it, but no luck so far.

 

[member 561280]

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Does this rooster crow?

He actually screeches. It’s not pretty.. haha but he’s nvr laid an egg & he has waddles. Looks much different than my hen. I thought it was strange when he 1st started getting in the nest as soon as my hen would leave it.
I’ve had them both a little less than a year. I wasn’t sure who was who but I’m pretty confident he is a he. Is there a way to add videos?
Thanks for your response

 

[member 561280]

Hmm, I don’t think he’s a he.

haha I know his actions are quite questionable. But I’m pretty confident that he is! I realize the rarity I’ve always heard that roosters play no part & sometimes can even harm or kill a new chick but he is so good with them. He is honestly more involved than she is right now. Really fun 2 watch.
Thanks for your response!

 

[CHlCKEN]

haha I know his actions are quite questionable. But I’m pretty confident that he is! I realize the rarity I’ve always heard that roosters play no part & sometimes can even harm or kill a new chick but he is so good with them. He is honestly more involved than she is right now. Really fun 2 watch.
Thanks for your response!

What makes you think he is a rooster so confidently?

 

[Yardmom]

Do you have other chickens? or are these your only ones?

 

[SegiDream]

adorable!!! It's been awhile since I raised silkies but that roo looks like a hen to me.

 

[member 561280]

It can happen. Grey Junglefowl roosters play a much larger role with their young. I have always wanted a rooster that would do it, but no luck so far.

It’s the coolest thing! It was actually really funny & I thought @ 1st he was just copying her. I kept moving him & he would just throw a little fit & continue going back 2 the nesting box.
I figured he just wanted 2 stay close with her but he really decided 2 sit on those eggs 24/7 for 19 days straight. So I just let him be. Watching them both sitting on those eggs as they were hatching was really cool. She would rise up & he would rise up. Like she was teaching him. Communicating the entire time. So cute.
If I can figure out how 2 add a video I’ll do so.
Thanks for your response!