Shadow Source
Songster
I bought a Belgian D’Uccle from my local Wilco. The chick ended up being a rooster. He was crowing at three months old, and he joined the flock of large chickens when he was 5 months old. Out of all of my roosters in my flock, he has the most personality. Every time I go down to the chicken house he has to flap up on something, and crow. Then sometimes he will go side to side along the chicken wire, kind of like a dance, and if you stick your finger through it he will peck it. Not a mean peck but more like a "Love Peck". I also have a lot of hawks and birds of prey in my area, but he seems to be okay. If he gets in trouble, like something is chasing him, he will often fly a distance to get away from it. The most my D’Uccle has flown was 50 yards!! I would encourage to get a few D’Uccles, because you would not want a little chicken with a bunch of big chickens.
Before expounding upon this, I must specify that I've found cockerels' tendencies are to become quite aggressive. Others may have different experiences, but that's mine. For that cause, said males are no longer.
Spunky, sassy, obnoxiously friendly, personable, affectionate, vocal, and needy are all words that describe them perfectly. Just be forewarned that there's potential to end up with one like mine.....one that won't allow you to get things done around the property. 
Believe me, I wish I could hatch from him/her! 
Perhaps cloning is an option? 
My bad. 
During warm months, Cooties generously shares that wimpy voice with the world. Right now, though, you rarely hear a peep. 
