So bummed...hen crowed this morning

[annep]

We got one EE and the rest are RIR's...Heard her crow at 6 this morning...That would explain her/his behavior..I told my sis as we were watching him one day that he sure acted like a roo..He was protecting the flock from some birds flying over, would not let the ladies out, sure did his job..But, we cannot have a roo where we are...So, I am trying to sell or swap him..He sure is a beautiful thing too...Bummer...

 

[gritsar]

Awww, sorry.

 

[Baymule]

I am waiting the "roo wait" too. I got 6 chicks from the feed store and immediately pegged one as a possible roo. I sure want her/him to be a pullet. She/he is definately NOT the Australorp/Black sex Link she is supposed to be. She is black with a red breast and scattering of red in her feathers. Very pretty. crossing my fingers it is a pullet mutt and not a rooster dinner.

 

[NanaLantana]

I'm on the 'roo waiting list' too. Every day I tell my 7 chicks they have to be girls! I want eggs! However, I'm pretty sure my EE is a roo too . Well, if I get 6 hens I'll be happy. And I'll keep the roo if he behaves and my neighbors don't complain !

 

[Buck Creek Chickens]

you do know a hen can crow? especially if you have no roo. check the feathers on the back above the tail are they pointy or rounded. pointy = rooster

 

[annep]

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Pointy...such a bummer..

 

[juliette2009]

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Pointy...such a bummer..

I have to laugh, Been there, Done that!!! I had a "hen" who magically developed into a roo at 5 or 6 months (and very typey. too). I have a juvenile separated right now because it was a roo and fighting with his brothers...Guess what? He's a SHE! I have also had a hen that crowed...I was totally floored first time she did it!

Juliette

 

[benjoycei]

That is a bummer. I know that feeling. lol

 

[NoSleepTillBrooklyn]

Total bummer. I'm so sorry. Was probably your favorite one, wasn't it? Man!!!!!

How old is your rooster? I'm still doing the waiting game too, but I wasn't sure at what point I was in the "free and clear" zone.

I hear different things.

So sorry! Good luck rehoming him!

 

[AnaD]

Mine started crowing Tuesday

He will be on our table tomorrow night...*sniffle*