roosters crowing

[robbinsroost]

Hi This may seem a silly question, but anyway. When do roosters start crowing? I have 4-8 wk old roosters that haven't even attempted to crow.. I have a question about sand as well. Do you use it in just there run or can you use it in their coop as well? Thanks for any help!!

 

[BarkerChickens]

Depends. Not exactly the best answer...sorry. Our started as early as 9 weeks and the latest one was ~5 months old. I've heard that there has been the occasion 2 week that has tried. By 12 weeks though, I'd say most of our were little noise makers.

 

[Illia]

It really does vary. I have 6 cockerels who are 3 months old and have yet to crow. . . Then I have about 19 cockerels verging on 2 months old who also have yet to crow. . .

But some people have them crow from 2 months to 6 months. Mine usually start around the 4 month range, but I think it just varies on breed and surroundings.

 

[robbinsroost]

Thanks, I was wondering, now I am relieved! Thought maybe my roosters weren't roosters.