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Anonymous asked in PetsBirds · 1 decade ago

My chicken doesn't crow...?

My male chicken is 3 1/2 months old. It doesn't crow yet. Will it ever crow? If not- why doesn't it crow? I also have a female chicken of the same age and she doesn't lay eggs yet. They look physically grown enough to do these things but they don't do it yet.

My mother's friend said they brought them from the farm. (I wasn't there when they were at the farm)I'm not sure what breed they are but they were all yellow when they were babies and now they have all white feathers.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    There is a possiblity that you have two females. I had four females, but one was the dominant one and she grew a much larger comb than the other three and we accidently thought she was a male.

    Hens generally begin laying between 6-9 months depending on their breed. Most average is about 8 months though.

    Roosters may begin to crow anywhere from 3-7 months. It all just depends on the rooster and the breed. Most of my roosters began crowing at about 6 months.

    Based on your description, you might have a pearl white leghorn. It is the most common pure white chicken. They are wonderful layers yeilding almost one egg every single day. They are wonderful little creatures and quite intelligent. Their combs tend to grow large, so if you have frigid winters, you might want to put a little layer of petroleum jelly on them to help prevent frostbite.

    Best of luck to you!

    Source(s): Proud owner of 3 chickens and 6 ducks. Years of experience with chickens, still learning with the ducks.
  • 1 decade ago

    Chickens Cluck. Roosters Crow.

  • 1 decade ago

    it is possible you have two hens, some breeds hens have large combs and waddles making them look like males.give it another on the eggs.

    Source(s): tracy aviary, slc,ut.
  • 1 decade ago

    It may be too young!!!

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