Roosters? I hope not!

[silkiechicken]

They will crow when ever the mood strikes.

I had one who would crow if I opened the door of my car to leave, or closed it after getting home... at any hour of the day... even at 3 am when I was trying not to wake up the house getting in. But not like anyone at home "hears" the rooster anymore. It's so normal it's just something you hear. Like traffic if you live in the city.

 

[seattlechic23]

We also have a black silkie and white crested black polish. Since neither of them really have combs how can you tell if they are roosters?

 

[ZooMummzy]

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Well there goes that idea. I can't have roosters so if I get anymore in this last bunch, they are going to have to go

 

[coffeemama]

I always put my roos on Craigslist or freecycle if I get desperate. I would eat them if I had too I suppose.

 

[silkiechicken]

For crested breeds, it just takes more time but a comb would show up just the same. However, secondary sex characteristics do apply.

 

[aliena614]

change Millie's name to Willie! Thats a boy!

 

[new egg man]

i'm new to this I also have 5 new chicks about 6 weeks old and do not know if any are roos how do i tell and do get start do develop their comb before the hens