Can young hens crow? or Do I have roosters or hens?

[heatheramack]

I have three chicks, now 3 months old. I got them from a farm without knowing their sex. A few mornings ago, one started crowing. Now, at least two of them are. I took a video of them this morning and posted it to youtube.com.

Here's the link:

I live in the city, so if they are roosters, I have to give them up, which I REALLY don't want to do. But my neighbors, who have otherwise been very cooperative at this point, are unlikely to tolerate much more crowing if they have a city ordinance on their side.

Is there ANY chance these little chicks are pullets?

Please help!

 

[PeeperKeeper]

I'm not familiar with the breed, but I'd say that is an all male crow sound. BTW they are gorgeous creatures. Jean

 

[heatheramack]

Thank you, I' don't know which breed they are either, but I think they're downright beautiful. I never get tired of watching them.

I read some stories of people's full-grown hens suddenly starting to crow. But since these chicks live without any male role model, it's not like they are imitating a rooster.

 

[PotterWatch]

I don't know what breed they are, but based on the coloring and stance of those two, I would say you have two roos and a hen.

 

[Chirpy]

Beautiful birds! I agree that you absolutely have two Roos, the third one could be a hen.

 

[basicliving]

They are really pretty - love the colors. I really don't know if they are roosters, but they sure sound like it to me

On the up side - if those are their first crows, they are doing pretty darn well at it!

Take care,
Penny

 

[Pine Grove]

All three are roosters,,American Games

 

[Justino]

im pretty sure all roos!

but that 2nd one shown maaaayabe a hen

but dont get ur hopes up

this is the worst part of owning chickens

 

[heatheramack]

Yeah, when that second one stands up, it has the same tail feathers as the other two and even more of a comb. It's also at least 30% bigger than the other two. So, I guess they are going to have to go to a new home.

I'm going to go cry now.

Thanks for all of your help.

 

[farmgirlie1031]

Sorry. Those are roos. I hope you find them a great home and can get some hens.