When will they cluck?

mrsruvi

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8 Years
May 19, 2011
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i have no clue how old my chicks are. I guess 4 weeks. but when do they start clucking instead of peeping? heres a picture if you'd like to guess their ages for me

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That lighter brown one in the middle was the same size as the darker brown one when we got them, but now the dark brown one is much bigger and more feathered. I'd worry shes a roo except the barred rocks (not pictured) are similarly feathered (except for that collar thing which i dont think they get)
 
a full body shot would help greatly...
But Crowing varies as much as the breeds do. I have seen as early as 6 weeks, and then again have seen a 3 month old not crow til later....so there is really no good answer that I know of...start watching and listening for their voice to crack
 
I'd guess they're closer to 3 weeks than 4 because of the minimal chest feathering.

As for clucking, I'm just starting to hear some vocal experimentation from my 8-week olds but they still peep. I think it's a gradual change.
 

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