cockerels not crowing?

[Anonymous]

hi all,
i have 5 cockerels of which none are crowing, they are in good health eating, free ranging etc. the youngest is probably 4 months old and the eldest about 9 months.
just want to know is normal for them not to crow? is there something wrong as i only have 2 hens. the hens are really tough and to my surprise batter the cockerels :lol: apart from two cockerels.

thanks for any advice.

 

[foxy]

Are you sure they are cockerels? :lol: :lol: Seriously, don't worry, I expect they will be in fine voice by spring when the sap is rising!

 

[ncotb]

Enjoy the quiet while you can :lol:
It wont be too long before one or all start, as Foxy said watch out come springtime, some heavy breeds take longer, bantams usually start fairly early. Ive got 5 here at the mo, 16 weeks - 1 year, all different breeds, the youngest hasnt started yet & the Silkie hardly ever crows.

What breeds are they?

 

[Anonymous]

yes the are definitely cockerels, two are derbyshire redcaps (bantams), 1 leghorn (LF), 1 maran (LF) & a wellsummer (LF). the redcaps have been crowing , but that was a months ago after winning a battle with the leghorn. but they do get on with each other very well.
I can not understand how the large fowls (i have) get dominated by the bantam redcaps & the hens i have. the probably 3 times the size aswell 19

yes i will enjoy the quite, thanks

 

[foxy]

yes the are definitely cockerels, two are derbyshire redcaps (bantams), 1 leghorn (LF), 1 maran (LF) & a wellsummer (LF). the redcaps have been crowing , but that was a months ago after winning a battle with the leghorn. but they do get on with each other very well.
I can not understand how the large fowls (i have) get dominated by the bantam redcaps & the hens i have. the probably 3 times the size aswell 19

yes i will enjoy the quite, thanks

I think with cockerels size isn't everything! I have a 9year old pekin boy called Priscilla, who is my "policeman" despite his diminuitive size keeps the huge large faverolles boys in check, seeing is believing, no-one dares cross the mighty Priscilla! :lol: :lol:
I have found that the bantams always start crowing before the large fowl do, and, if there is an older dominant (alpha)cock bird they may not crow until in a run with their own girls.