When Does a Cockerel Crow?

At 4-5 months old, any roosters in the bunch will begin to crow and it is at this crucial time that you may just discover that your favorite hen is really a “he”. Sometimes it is easy to tell that a hen is really a rooster before any crowing starts.

What time does a cockerel crow?

It's a common misconception that roosters only crow at daybreak. Although infamous for their 5 am wake-up calls, roosters actually crow throughout the day and sometimes throughout the night as well. Any time can be a good time to crow: 10 am, 12 pm, 3pm and 3 am.

What does it mean when a cockerel crows?

When a rooster crows, he's sending a signal to other roosters that if they trespass, they're asking for a fight. A rooster will often crow from a vantage point above his territory so he can make others more aware of his presence and so that his songs travel farther.