carrie Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 When do cockerals start to crow, and do they make different noises when they are younger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cordelia Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 I dont have any, but I've looked up other sites...apparently all cockerels crow (im sure there will be some exceptions as everything in life)...but they do have different levels of noise...apparently and I found this...someone's crowing from 6 weeks of age.. " Also the cockerels crow really early (6 weeks old for my chamois!). " hope this helps.. P.S...not sure if they sound different when chicks...someone just said they were louder than her girl chicks.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phosphorus Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 I was enquiring with my local breeder about that when I was thinking about hatching eggs (still thinking - even more so now given that I might have two natural broody hens ). She said not to worry and that you wouldn't notice them crowing noticably until way over 16 weeks - they start off really softly. Whether she was just trying to placate my fears but ...... Her araucanas definately weren't crowing at 8 weeks and I have been told before it can be difficult to sex araucanas until 16 weeks plus sometimes. I think on that basis you are pretty safe with loud crowing until 16 weeks or so but someone else will probably know better. It might be different for different breeds as well or personalities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bondinho Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 I've heard that it is usually 16 weeks+. My silkie didn't crow until (s)he was about 24/25 weeks old and as soon as he did he was taken back to the farm! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjules Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Sonic (pekin) started crowing at 14 weeks but he's not very convincing just yet. He says "cock a doo" (no "doodle"), and he's less noisy than the big girls - for now!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 so far we've not had a peep out of Apricot - a lot of posturing, but no noise. he's now 20 weeks, and am hoping he will stay a low-volume boy, because I dont want him to have to go!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mot336 Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Sonic (pekin) started crowing at 14 weeks but he's not very convincing just yet. He says "cock a doo" (no "doodle"), and he's less noisy than the big girls - for now!! My Pekin also says "cock a doo" - how funny! I wonder if they will develop a full crow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuggywoo Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 The Gene Genie (RIP x) started crowing at 11 weeks and it was a proper cock crow, though slightly quieter than his successor who sounds like a ghostly Tawny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 We have quite a few cockerels and they all started fairly late and not at full volume to start with. It is usually hilarious when they first start We had one beautiful cockerel who only ever did "cock-a-doooooooodle" They usually give you plenty of time to rehome (or despatch for the pot ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 AND I have noticed today that Apricot's spurs are appearing... still no sound though, hopefully he will keep his mouth shut! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
