Why do roosters crow?
Have you really stopped to think about all that crowing?
Why so much?
This question actually came from one of our patreons, last night in odd chicken questions - of which we gladly appreciate because it shows to us that you guys are following and you are willing to learn with us as we share our journey in the homesteading lifestyle.
Thank you for asking.
Roosters crow to announce and define their territory. If you think hearing a rooster crow while you’re inside your house is loud, that’s because it’s meant to be heard, not by you, but by other roosters in the area. There are roosters living about a quarter of a mile down the road in both directions. On a good day, I can stand outside and listen to my rooster, Hank, crowing and then hear the roosters from the other houses responding to him.
Most people think roosters only crow early in the day to announce the sunrise. Studies have shown that roosters will crow in response to light stimuli but they also crow according to their own internal body clocks.
Chicken keepers know their roosters will crow in the morning and all through the day. Why continue after the sun rises?
Crowing also happens according to social rank. The highest-ranking rooster in a flock will crow first in the morning with the lower ranking roosters waiting their turn. This continues throughout the day as the roosters announce their rank over and over.
On a personal note, I have noticed that when I have more than one rooster, they will crow back and forth to each other all day long. My yard can be loud! When we have only one rooster in residence, however, my yard is downright quiet. There are a few crows in the morning and that's about it. This suggests a sole rooster doesn't feel the need to compete for territory, so he’s quiet.
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