Rooster that doesn't crow

[ckendall]

Okay, in April we bought two Rhode Island Red chicks. One of them didn't make it. The remaining bird has grown up to be really big, and I swear, he is a rooster. He? has a huge comb, giant feet and legs, curled tail feathers, and other signs of being a rooster. I am still wondering about his gender because he hasn't crowed yet. He is completely quiet. Any thoughts or suggestions out there? -Craig

 

[crazy huhn]

Lucky you!!!

 

[ranchhand]

Can't tell without a pic!

But one chicken is a lonely chicken.... you need more!

 

[ijon1]

I have a Ameraucana rooster that does not crow. All his brothers crow. Maybe he is not sure what he is.

 

[Goose and Fig]

Does he have long green-black tail feathers? Then it's probably a roo. I started out with 2, and 1 never crowed. "Gimpy" had a much better temperment than his brother- don't know if the crowing had anything to do with it.

 

[McCord6]

If he doesn't crow, I wouldn't complain much. You got lucky.