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Do Hens Crow?
Hi, I found your website to be very informing, but one question I have is... can hens crow like a rooster? We have 4 white leghorns, and can't tell the difference by appearance if we do accidentally have a real rooster! We still continue to sometimes get 4 eggs a day. Any answer would be appreciated. Thanks. Marsha F.
Dear Marsha,
YES! Hens can crow like a rooster... especially when there are no roosters around. We had a pet hen who was alone... this was when we were moving from Oklahoma to Washington. She was a chick and grew up with a rooster and a hen. But the rooster and other hen didn't make the trip and died. After we got settled she became a pet and tribute to all the chickens and ducks we had to leave behind. One morning I was upstairs and swore I heard a rooster. Another day I was in the kitchen, the hen lived on the back porch, and I HEARD that hen crow! She laid eggs, too. So yes, they can crow, but it isn't as throaty as a rooster and not as "manly". If your hen is laying eggs, it is definitely NOT a rooster, but a crowing hen! Good luck and thanks for visiting. ~ Pam Hunter
Roosters are good for protecting the hens and if you want to raise chicks.
No, you do not need a rooster to get eggs. You only need a rooster to get chicks from the eggs. If you want to just have eggs for cooking, then you only need hens. But, if you want to raise chicks, you have to have a rooster to breed with the hens.
Hens that don't have a rooster with them lay unfertilized eggs. Hens that have a rooster with them lay fertile eggs.
Dear Marsha,
YES! Hens can crow like a rooster... especially when there are no roosters around. We had a pet hen who was alone... this was when we were moving from Oklahoma to Washington. She was a chick and grew up with a rooster and a hen. But the rooster and other hen didn't make the trip and died. After we got settled she became a pet and tribute to all the chickens and ducks we had to leave behind. One morning I was upstairs and swore I heard a rooster. Another day I was in the kitchen, the hen lived on the back porch, and I HEARD that hen crow! She laid eggs, too. So yes, they can crow, but it isn't as throaty as a rooster and not as "manly". If your hen is laying eggs, it is definitely NOT a rooster, but a crowing hen! Good luck and thanks for visiting. ~ Pam Hunter
Roosters are good for protecting the hens and if you want to raise chicks.
No, you do not need a rooster to get eggs. You only need a rooster to get chicks from the eggs. If you want to just have eggs for cooking, then you only need hens. But, if you want to raise chicks, you have to have a rooster to breed with the hens.
Hens that don't have a rooster with them lay unfertilized eggs. Hens that have a rooster with them lay fertile eggs.
"My chickens are happy with their new home..."
"Have you been planning to make a cozy, comfortable and tidy coop for your chickens? Well, follow the guidelines in this wonderful resource! My chickens are happy with their new home! Bill's book helped me make a well-planned, easy-to-clean-and-maintain coop for my chickens. I got practical tips on locating, positioning, protecting and maintaining the climate in the coop. Like me, it will help you too to choose the appropriate size, building design and materials for construction. This book not only helps you save while you build, but also enjoy the freedom to customize the coop to your individual specifications and needs. With valuable inputs on light and ventilation, I was able to ensure that the coop position was such that it allowed enough light in, but did not make the coop draughty. I particularly enjoyed the creative and innovative ideas thrown in about building low cost nesting boxes with material lying around the house. It set me exploring my own creativity and resourcefulness! An informative and easy to follow read, this book will guide you in building your own coop at a fraction of the cost of purchasing one! " Rachana Misra - Go Green Farms™ Owner
"Have you been planning to make a cozy, comfortable and tidy coop for your chickens? Well, follow the guidelines in this wonderful resource! My chickens are happy with their new home! Bill's book helped me make a well-planned, easy-to-clean-and-maintain coop for my chickens. I got practical tips on locating, positioning, protecting and maintaining the climate in the coop. Like me, it will help you too to choose the appropriate size, building design and materials for construction. This book not only helps you save while you build, but also enjoy the freedom to customize the coop to your individual specifications and needs. With valuable inputs on light and ventilation, I was able to ensure that the coop position was such that it allowed enough light in, but did not make the coop draughty. I particularly enjoyed the creative and innovative ideas thrown in about building low cost nesting boxes with material lying around the house. It set me exploring my own creativity and resourcefulness! An informative and easy to follow read, this book will guide you in building your own coop at a fraction of the cost of purchasing one! " Rachana Misra - Go Green Farms™ Owner
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In just minutes you’ll discover everything you need to know about keeping chickens at home, in your backyard, in the city, suburbs, or just about anywhere. You'll absolutely have all of the information you need...everything. Seriously! It's all here and more!
The Benefit To You:
In just minutes you’ll discover everything you need to know about keeping chickens at home, in your backyard, in the city, suburbs, or just about anywhere. You'll absolutely have all of the information you need...everything. Seriously! It's all here and more!