silkie crowing

[myfluffies]

When should I expect to hear my silkies crow for the first time?

 

[gerrishfarms]

Seems like the common age is 5 months.

 

[drumstick diva]

Any cockerel can be very early or very late to start growing. A lot depends on temperament, etc. If a young bird grows up with roosters, the males may NOT crow because to do so the alpha roo will attack them.

 

[myfluffies]

Thank you so much for those answers. I guess i just a to wait a bit longer.

 

[Teila]

G’Day from down under myfluffies

Welcome!

You could try posting some pictures on the Silkie Thread if you want some opinions on gender: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/297632/silkie-thread

I hope you enjoy being a BYC member. There are lots of friendly and very helpful folks here so not only is it overflowing with useful information it is also a great place to make friends and have some fun.

You might want to also pop in and say hello on your local thread: https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/26/where-am-i-where-are-you ‘Find your State’s thread.

If you would like to share pictures and stories of your flock, you have come to the right place. BYC’ers never tire of these and do not back away slowly or commence eye rolling when the photo album or home videos come out

 

[myfluffies]

Hi teila
Thank you for the welcome. We are just headed into spring here. I have a new flock of silkies. I have so much to learn. I plan on taking the summer to gather information on how to keep them warm through our cold New England weather.