Why Is My Hen Acting Like A Rooster?! - Five Minute Chicken Tips

Hey y'all! Do you have a hen who's trying to crow? Maybe she's even mounting the other hens?! What in the heck is going on!?! RSM is here to talk about why your hen might exhibit some rooster-like qualities, and if you need to worry. (Spoiler: Chances are, you don't!). Be sure to check out our other videos, subscribe, tell your friends! And thanks for being here with us.

[@trees8240]

When I moved to a community where roosters are allowed my bossy female crower was so shocked when she heard the real roosters crow. I laughed so hard. She became silent and just watched and listened She became less bossy and let the rooster take the lead..but not over her.She hated being mounted and after raising her great-great-grand children she decided she was trough with all chickens...She only hangs out with cats,dogs and,humans nowadays and..she still crows when she pleases.

[@realsimplemama]

Lol! Yes I bet it was quite a shock for her but I’m glad that she was able to put her foot down and say “Don’t bug me, dude!” What a great personality!

[@realsimplemama]

I’ve decided that chicken needs her own movie. 😆

[@drodriguez3935]

I’ve got a full on dooot dah dooooo crowing female an I’m terrified lol an I don’t see any vids so I might have my wife post it on the social meads😂

[@rosaarodriguez9968]

Hens who want to become leaders in a place full of hens and start crowing, sound soo bad. But someone has to be a leader... the one with strong character will be willing. Have you seen girls in school who want to be leaders of a group? They also want the popular, handsome, strong leaders in sports.

[@littlebeebs1]

Love this story! How cute !!! 🥰

[@Misha123andlpsProducts]

My red hen started crowing today thank God I found your video. I thought it was just me. lol

[@realsimplemama]

Lol! Nope they just like to keep you on your toes 😉✌🏻❤️🐓

[@brendasas8440]

😄I get a kick outta you sometimes🐓"well the chickens aren't gonna sit around and wring there hands wonderin gosh what are we ever gonna do" cracks me up😂🐣🐔

[@realsimplemama]

Lol I realize that wasn’t the best analogy but hey 😄🤷🏻‍♀️

[@krissyw651]

I have a hen that doesn't lay, has big spurs, crows many many times a day and tries to mount a certain few of the other hens. But is very standoffish and doesn't try to be the highest in pecking order. She is just over 1 and is an easter egger

[@realsimplemama]

Well she’s all kinds of confused then! 🤪 and you’re sure it’s a hen? ✌🏼❤️🐓

[@Niki-xr6cw]

Please see my post here ,she has had a reproductive issue and switched to her right ovary all hens use only the left ,right ovary gives them rooster characteristics ,they will not lay and will look more like a rooster than a hen and yes they will mount the other hens ,but cannot reproduce with them they are still female . talk to you vet about a contraceptive implant ,it will put her into a neutral state This happens because she could have cyst on her left ovary or some kind of metabolic problem .

[@austinplayerforaday2163]

Their social structure is so cool to watch. My rooster does the egg song with the hens and I caught my Australorp hen copying my rooster this morning with egg song / crow. So cute

[@stepfaniecoperude6769]

I just witnessed one of my hens mounting another hen and I was very confused. I've had her over 2 years producing eggs. Thank you so much for the info.

[@Qplus-tc5hh]

Have 2 hens, no roosters. My leghorn is dominant with food, but my other hen started crowing at 6.30am every morning for 15 minutes every day, since last week. Guess they're both trying to be dominant. I need to get a few more chickens I guess.

[@joanpharo1140]

I just saw one of my hens doing this the other day. Nature is amazing.😂

[@jackcommon5384]

This just happened to us, thanks for explaining. I was so sad that I was going to have to get rid of her. But thanks to you I'm happy again.

[@realsimplemama]

Oh yay! I hope it helped and gave you peace of mind.

[@putaindemardesale]

Theres a way to stop them from crowing with an elastic around there neck theres somevideos on youtube

[@cynthiacynthia5952]

Ooh, I hope so. I don't want to get rid of her/him....🤣🤣

[@amandapittar9398]

Mystery solved. Penelope is not insane. Just an Alpha Chook. She is a Frizzle Cross Black Chicken. Fluffs herself out like a weird looking Turkey, runs around the other three, head down, like a loon - then tries to mount the nearest chook. What is odd is that Penelope is the only chook who “ crouches “ when I come near, ready to be mounted herself. I just pick her up, cuddle her, apologise for being merely a female human ( & not a gorgeous hunky rooster) and chat about the weather. After about 5-10 mins we go about our business. I’ve raised them from 1 day chicks as a clutch of 7, the 3 bros went back to the farm. One likes to ride on farm vehicles, on bonnet, looking INTO cab, wind up his…feathers…..at 30kmph. Chickens are a species apart. The other two ride the Clydesdale horse…..

[@realsimplemama]

Oh how hilarious! Ah yes nothing like a fresh breeze up the - - - oh nevermind. 🤣 Penelope might also be insane but she’s attempting to show her status as alpha. Bowing to you means she acknowledges you as her roo (and she’s getting ready to lay eggs!). And yes I remind my girlies that I am a funny looking featherless rooster, but I am also the Bringer of Treats so they don’t mind! ✌🏼❤️🐓

[@carolinegarcia2486]

This video was so helpful. I have 5 hens and 2 are doing this, I was so confused as to why. It usually happens when one of the 2 is in the nesting box.

[@mistiblu246]

Yes my red hen started stretching her neck , turning her head and making this new sound yesterday… I thought it was a predator in the yard! And she just did it again today. It wasn’t at sunrise, it was mid-morning ( early afternoon yesterday) . So I’m so grateful to hear your story. My other girl is a silky (Sunny) and has always been the bully of the two, so I’m glad to hear Butterscotch is standing up for herself. 😊

[@realsimplemama]

Oh I’m so glad you found it too! It makes a lot of sense for “wild” chickens who don’t have a rooster, but it sometimes freaks out us backyard chicken tenders! Happy to help. ✌🏻❤️🐓

[@alisonorigel573]

Chicken tender!🤣🤣 Love your videos!!😄

[@Lynn22]

I was surprised when one of the hens let out a big yelp. Interesting!

[@JR-cooru]

I have 6 hens but the alpha hen crows and another one of my females only mounts a specific hen, lower on the pecking order. I had a rooster who only mated red hens. Chickens are very interesting and entertaining animals!

[@realsimplemama]

Wow that is crazy! ✌🏻❤️🐓

[@jazzytaz7064]

I have a hen that crows with the rooster. It's so funny to watch.

[@MuffHam]

I have a rooster that dosent crow. But I also have 3 roosters. One is the dad of the other too. The dad rooster is dominating every chicken in there. Got 9 hens. This daddy rooster is biggest. He wont let the other roosters mount. He chases them around. Thankfully the other roosters just run away. If they started fighting I'll have to make dinner.

[@mf12060825]

I am so glad you addressed this issue. I have just a flock of 4, and I noticed my flock leader only mounts the second in command 🤭 it upset me because I really don't like chicken hanky panky 😒 I wonder if age is another factor. My flock leader has not resumed her normal egg laying this spring.

[@realsimplemama]

If you’re in the USA at least, chances are that the days are still short for them. I would think she’d be good to go by Easter.

[@mf12060825]

@@realsimplemama the others were back on schedule last month...but I was looking through some old photos of them before I adopted them from the nieghbors that left them behind. Looks like she is at least 5 years old now. The others at least 2. I'm in Washington state 🥰

[@nic869]

We just added 4 pullets to my existing flock of 8 hens, for a total of 12. Watching them establish their pecking order is very interesting. My smallest chicken Loretta (a leghorn) is the Alpha. Haven’t heard her try to crow or mount any of the other chickens yet.

[@realsimplemama]

And Loretta may never do those things as it’s not a given. But it’s also not unheard of. Also sounds like your ratio (4:8) is great when adding new birds so well done!

[@mistiblu246]

So grateful for this video.

[@KJ-je6fs]

My hen who is 4 years old and in a flock of 4 hens has started crowing. I told my kids but they just looked at me like the old chicken woman that they think I am haha and didn't believe me. Thanks for this validation!

[@mjremy2605]

This is interesting behavior! You see this in dogs too. The reason is, every pack needs a strong leader and in the absence of one, a hen takes over. I wish you had shown us an example too.

[@kerriegreen9057]

Yes my hen also started crowing to my surprise!!

[@lemons_are_good2410]

I had a bossy crowing hen that I later introduced to one of my Aseel roosters. Let’s say she really stepped down 😂

[@BlackMamba-lt8oe]

i have a bossy hen that is an aseel fighter

[@julieculps8116]

Thank You I have a flock of 4 in my backyard and yes one of my hens is mounting the other hens !

[@sjelliott6660]

Omg. Thank you for making this video. I have 4 hens and one's being the rooster, and I've been close to ending her. Don't worry, they're all well taken care of. This explains it, and it makes perfect sense.

[@realsimplemama]

I’m so glad you took the time to find this! ✌🏻❤️🐓

[@benderbearer8921]

Iv had chickens for over 10 years and never seen the hen mounting a hen until 5 mins ago. I had to Google it and it led me here. She did the whole beak to the back of the neck and motions, just like the roosters. This was the 1st year I didn't accidentally get a rooster. No crowing yet.

[@realsimplemama]

Isn’t it crazy? Doesn’t always happen, but when it does it’s good to know why. ✌🏼❤️🐓

[@divineknowledge4607]

My hen started crowing. And she does a really good and loud job at it. Luckily she only does it early in the morning.

[@meadowoodaquatics7278]

My 2 month old chick, who definitely looks like hen just recently started crowing and altering the flock when she thinks a predator near by(when she saw neighbors dog).

[@haroldtatow852]

Yes I just experienced that with my chooks in Australia 🇦🇺 and thought I better look it up thought I had freaky chooks 😂

[@rat_edits]

Thank you a lot, my hen autumn mounted my other hen and we got worried she was a he, luckily shes not

[@feliciasmithr]

Yep just saw that so I ran to KZbin. Thanks for the video

[@jemmastone5255]

I have 10 backyard 6 month old ISA Browns. All presumed hens. I'm skeptical. One mounts the others. Until I know for sure it is a hen, all eggs going into fridge. So far only 7 have laid eggs.

[@Reality_Experiences]

It's very helpful information. My female hen is growing too . I live in PAKISTAN. But since I never know this...

[@louisgallina4382]

7:19 central I do have a rooster but he's not that big and we have one hand that is really big and she's trying to be the dominant one I think

[@PatriciaCarpenter]

I call it "TransHENder"!!! lol

[@realsimplemama]

Bahahahaha 🤪

[@dawnbonser4248]

Ty so much for your video it helped explain alot we have a hen named berry and she started crowing and trying to mount our other hen buttons we live in the city so we get to have the werid uncomfortable talk with the neighbors ty again for your help

[@realsimplemama]

Lol! Yep if you have no rooster a hen will imitate some of those behaviors. Don’t worry! ✌🏻❤️🐓

[@ccleaves11]

I have a hen who crows and acts like a rooster she gets on one other hens back. Helga is a Swedish flower hen.

[@IamaChristian-d1m]

In my twenties when I used to have chickens I remember I had one little Benny hinn she had two different colored eyes when I was orange on one side and the other I was brown on the other side she was an adorable little banty chicken and even though there were roosters on the property as well as other hens she just decided one day that every time she laid an egg she would Crow crazy that

[@IamaChristian-d1m]

Sorry for typos and I kept saying I was talking about the hen not me my apologies I'm not going to edit my comment thank you God bless

[@IcebulletZ]

I live in an urban community.. My rooster has just begun to crow, super pathetic but I know it'll get louder. We're not supposed to have roosters where I am. I love the sound but I know my neighbors won't. Any tips on midigating the noise some? Or do I just let my neighbors know and hope they don't get mad. He's only just starting to establish the order with my hens who don't care it seems. He's attacked me a couple of times but it's already started to reduce... I love him and don't want to give him up.

[@realsimplemama]

Hi! I would definitely try to make an alliance with neighbors. Depending on where you live, you can pay a fine or even have your chickens taken away if you’re in violation of city law, HOA, etc. There are rooster collars and other things but while I haven’t looked into it much, it seems a bit cruel to me. So for now I’d talk to the neighbors (free eggs, anyone?) and make sure I know my rights. ✌🏻❤️🐓

[@jlsson05]

Yes!!! Thank you!!!

[@MyCjmiller]

Awesome. Trouble is trying to be my rooster. But all cower down into that position when I am out there. I will have a baby Roo in 3 weeks. Will the Roo put the want to be hen in her place when introduced? She can get a little mean with two of my girls and when I see it I display my dominance. These two particular hens will run to me and stay around my feet even climbing on my shoes when Trouble does her dominance thing. My two will not stand up to her and hunch on ground making an odd please don't hurt me yelp.

[@realsimplemama]

Hi! It’s definitely possible that the rooster will profe to be the alpha as he grows. I’d introduce him gradually so he can stay relaxed, and not anxious or afraid. ✌🏻❤️🐓

[@realsimplemama]

I can help more if you ever would like to email me - I’d maybe even switch places, when the rooster arrives let him out with the hens (depending on how big he is compared to the hens) and lock up the bully hen. [e-mail]

[@tinamiller7907]

Awesome advice from all. The baby Roo will be raised with 8 hen chicks and all will be introduced slowly to current 7 adult current hens...

[@marykyle6611]

My youngest Speckled all of a sudden tried to crow this morning. She has always been the "weird". one in the flock- but... what a weird noise! Scared the crap out of me!

[@realsimplemama]

Lol! Yes try not to laugh at them, they can be sensitive 😉✌🏻❤️🐓

[@tatianaphilippova2903]

Thanks for this video! I'm so glad these things can be caused by a not-so-dramatically aggravated chicken condition! I was horrified today to see my older "mom" mount another girl...and of course, I began to frantically search for an explanation. Found a really weird scientific article that says that one in 10,000 hens may actually have a genetic disorder that causes one of the ovaries to become inactive and then start producing male hormones when the only active ovary fails or becomes damaged. ... such a hen can actually turn into a kind of rooster, even in appearance - the plumage will change to that of a rooster, but of course such a quasi-rooster will not be fertile. So I really panicked today! 🤣 Thank you for dispelling my fears!!!

[@realsimplemama]

Oh you’re welcome! It’s usually a harmless situation but it is still unusual and can cause some alarm! ✌🏻❤️🐓

[@comingupforair3206]

Millie, a 2yo Blue Star pullet. stopped laying after one year of great egg production. She recently began crowing loudly in the early morning, sounding like a rooster! Her comb and waddle are larger than her sister, Myrtle's. Same hatch date, first eggs on same day, Myrtle is dominant over Millie and a bully to the other hens, and is a great egg layer. I removed Millie from the flock to see if it will break her new crowing habit. Found info about when the left ovary, estrogen producer, is damaged and no further eggs are made, the right ovary, which makes testosterone, takes over. Dominance, bullying are now evident with Mille. Blue Stars are known to be more reactive and hyper chickens. I had to give them a separate coop and run withing the main pen due to pecking damage/bullying behaviors. Keeping a small flock of hens used to be a joy until the Blue Stars. Beautiful and healthy, but, nothing but trouble.

[@mariajohnson5041]

I added a rooster to my flock and my lavender Orpington started to crow like a rooster. So it now makes sense that she is one of the protectors of the flock. It’s so funny!

[@realsimplemama]

Oh I hope they can all get along beautifully! ✌🏻❤️🐓

[@aaronyodaddy7315]

Thanks that makes sense.

[@denisenorth9756]

Thank you Wow I feel better now Great video

[@realsimplemama]

Nature is crazy sometimes! ✌🏻❤️🐓

[@Tayyyann]

My rooster was killed and my alpha female decided she's the rooster now lol she's working on her crow🤣

[@realsimplemama]

Lol! Oh my gosh. I’m so sorry about your rooster. Maybe the new boss will be a good leader too ❤️❤️❤️

[@hughyu9085]

How about the English hen Gertie, whose appearance turns into looking like a rooster? It doesn't seem to be fertile anymore and is still female but looks like a rooster.

[@penniemcbride3573]

I have 16 hens and plenty of room. But 2 of them aggressively try to mount the other hens to the point my astralorps are almost naked. What can I do other than culling them.

[@realsimplemama]

And you’re sure the alpha hens are female? You can either quarantine them for a week or two (don’t let them back out at night or anything - I have videos on how to do this), or you can try to rehome them. I’m sorry that’s terrible but you need to do what’s best for the bullied girls. Email me if I can help further ✌🏼❤️🐓 [e-mail]

[@garyhaley1674]

What's that bag hanging outside the coop? Is that chicken feed? If it is, I'd like to know how that works!

[@realsimplemama]

Lol! No I upcycle the empty bags to use as windbreakers because they’re pretty waterproof.

[@garyhaley1674]

@@realsimplemama I use a huge tarp to break the north wind here in East Texas. I have a coop inside a 8'x8'x7' walkin cage

[@JohnLaffey-vt6oq]

I have a hen that does exactly what you’re referring to. She tries to crow quite often actually and she mounts my other hens regularly. She definitely acts more like a rooster than a hen for sure. Weird!

[@realsimplemama]

It is weird right?! How many hens do you have total? And no rooster?

[@HEYMARLENE]

Our rooster was killed recently by a predator. Within days, one of the hens started attacking me when I was feeding them. The next day she was mounting another chicken! I wonder if she will act as a rooster would and protect the small flock from any danger. ?

[@realsimplemama]

Wow! Yes it’s quite possible. I’m sure she felt the hole left behind and decided to step up. Are you considering getting another rooster? I am so sorry about losing him.

[@gatoandsage]

I have a hen that is the alpha. Sounds so funny when she crows

[@Dandelionhaven]

Our Rhode Island Red hen who is second in command likes to mount one of our Astralorps. It's wild to see.

[@meli25948]

do you have video of the said chicken sound? like old man trying to clear his throat because i am hearing something similar and i want to see if its the same sound as yours

[@realsimplemama]

Hi! No i don’t yet. A hen crow will sound like a young rooster crow. Chickens can also cough and growl and do all kinds of things. I’m sure someone else has video already though! ✌🏻❤️🐓

[@fredyow5395]

We have a polish called blonde and she is crowing early in the morning......

[@klarabarunovic9841]

I have 2 old female geese and one sometimes tries to mount the other 😂

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

We've got a couple who will make noise to alert the others of hawks, eagles, etc. We've also had some of the girls mount others. I don't think it is the leaders mounting the others. I think it is some of the mid-level girls mounting the very bottom girls. I've got enough girls, who look similar, so I'm trying to figure everyone out in the hierarchy.

[@realsimplemama]

Oh that’s true - I should have clarified that it’s the higher ranking bird mounting the lower one, but not necessarily the alpha. You’re right! And you can use zip ties or colored bands to mark birds so you can tell them apart 😄 put it loosely on their ankle

[@jstarhol2923]

Or paint their toenails 😁

[@littlebeebs1]

I have a pair of gay roosters . They were born together. Had 12 hatch and 6 died ( probably all baby hens ) . These 2 roosters grew up with the only hen being the wife of an older rooster who wouldn’t let them mount his wife . So they take turns mounting each other . We’ve since had 3 hens that came of age and they don’t try very hard to mount those 3 hens . It’s funny . They’re all our pet chickens. Not for food . Today, I had a 6-8 week old chick that we’ve always presumed to be a hen come into the house for awhile. She / he started crowing ! It’s the cutest little crow ever. Her name is Sunshine. She only crowed while in the house. We are still trying to guess whether or not she’s a rooster or a hen . She’s feathered like a hen . Her comb is still forming ( barely there ) . She’s part bantam and part serama . Or he . Anyone had a young hen crow like that ? We are trying to tame them . There are 7 in her pen . But the others are different breeds of hens and they’re slightly bigger than her even though they’re younger . We bring them inside at night and cuddle with them . Sunshine is my favorite one and she nests in my hair . I put her in a fluffy beanie hat to catch poop if she decides to poop 🤣

[@realsimplemama]

Love it! And I have had hens crow a lot before (I have a video on it too!) but not one so young. I’m sure other people will chime in with their thoughts too! ✌🏻❤️🐓

[@carleyp7652]

My female chicken is crowing all day long and I am not sure what to do. I have given her 3 baths today as recommended to get her to stop but she only stops for a couple hours and starts right back up again crowing at least once a minute I'm sure

[@realsimplemama]

This is strange. You’re sure that she is a female? And this isn’t an egg song from laying? I’m not sure how baths would help. ✌🏻❤️🐓

[@abbyjeffries7633]

This is good to know. My hen trying to run for alfa is small lol

[@rosaarodriguez9968]

I don't think they say or think: I am a roosters but probably say or think I am the leader. We need a leader. The other girls will say. Ok, it is easier for me to just mind my own business so go ahead. I'm not a leader.

[@riffuug]

i have 4hens in the back garden.Ive had them 2 months and theyre now around 4 months old and lately 2 of them have started crowing starting at 5 in the morning.The neighbours havent complained yet,but they will.Ive read about crow collars and someone suggested spraying them with water when they start and that would deter them.I dont really want to do either of those things.today i plugged the gaps in their coop with cardboard and hopefully that will insulate the noise somewhat i go to work at 6 am and i like to let them out to roam before i leave. but after breakfast they like to climb onto the coop and crow! Has anyone any other suggestions,they would be much appreciated

[@realsimplemama]

Hey! I’m sorry you’re dealing with this. I am not a fan of the collars either and you can’t be out there with a hose every single time they crow. Do you have their nesting boxes ready? Are you sure it’s not an egg song (getting ready to lay an egg)? I have a video here if you want to search for it. Let me know if that helps ✌🏼❤️🐓

[@kennethhay-yg9of]

hi I've one she does that to I got a surprise

[@walkinharmonyhomestead2888]

@3:41: 😂😂😂

[@labboys5648]

I just had that happen this morning my white leggron was mounting my silkie very weird

[@sandybush597]

One of my hens Started to crow and stopped laying this went on for about 10 months we are Now back to normal laying eggs and no crowing

[@realsimplemama]

Oh wow that’s crazy! What made them change you think?

[@lynaeavallett]

I used to have an older hen that would crow every once in a while, but she had passed away from old age and even though she was dead one of my Orpington hens was mounting her, I don’t know if it was just a clarification that she was dead, or if it was the rooster side of the hen coming out 😆

[@realsimplemama]

Oh my gosh!!!

[@roberta19348]

We have a young rooster who at this current moment hasn't started crowing yet. We are currently sporting a dominant hen so when I heard crowing this afternoon I got all excited thinking that my rooster is starting to establish himself. Here I'm praising my roo for finally coming into his own and the next thing I know the hen decided to crow out of the blue. 🤦‍♀️😅 What are the chances that my soft Roo will never crow as long as that dominant hen is around? Also I believe that the crowing was triggered by another much younger hen that has started laying and seems to be very persistent on laying in the same area as the dominant hen. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

[@realsimplemama]

Hey! I do think that the roo will crow when he’s ready (and there’s a good chance that the hen will stop when he does). There’s also a difference between a crow and an egg song - I have a video here if you want to search for it. The egg song is done by most hens right before or after laying an egg. It’s basically them bragging “Hey look at me and look at how awesome I am!” 😆email me if you’d like more help! [e-mail] ✌🏼❤️🐓

[@roberta19348]

@@realsimplemama thank you for your help. Greatly appreciated

[@evelynrogers7145]

Sometimes if there isn’t a rooster a hen will take over.

[@amywangler3348]

I eight hen but does not crow but get on my other hen like a male and I was worried

[@amberthemainegirl]

I have two roosters and still have a hen that crows weirdest sound ever, lol.

[@realsimplemama]

Oh i know they’re so ridiculous! 😆

[@jemmastone5255]

Re my previous comment... I know they are supposed to be sex links, identifiable at birth but I may not have received true ISA Browns that haven't been bred otherwise. 3 of them developed very red and large combs and waddles early on.

[@realsimplemama]

Gotcha. Yes it would be smart to keep an eye on things and contact the hatchery too! 🤞🏼

[@luzleyva9096]

We got 3 hens a few months ago, we didn't wanted a rooster for the same reason (too noisy) after a few weeks one of the hens started to crow, days went by and we noticed she was changing her appearance, not the long feathers but her face (wattle & comb) so she looks more like a rooster, is this normal as well?

[@realsimplemama]

If they’re actually changing in appearance, chances are it is a rooster. Different breeds will mature and become more obvious at different ages, but you are right to observe that usually a rooster has a bigger and brighter comb. If you know your breeds, you can always Google images of that breed rooster, like “Wyandotte rooster“, and compare things like the shape of the comb and saddle feathers. You can always send photos to me and I will help you too! [e-mail]

[@luzleyva9096]

@@realsimplemama I will do that, thank you for your reply!

[@jenniferreyes508]

@real simple mama I’m also wondering the same could u help me out my are also changing but they are getting older and they also do crow even tho I got a rooster already literally sounds like a choir in my backyard 😒😂

[@Niki-xr6cw]

if she is no longer laying eggs she has switched over to her right ovary,all laying hens use the left ovary only They switch over due a cyst of metabolic disorder ,unfortunately hens are a strange mix the right ovary produces rooster characteristic including comb wattles and tail feathers ,they are still female and can’t reproduce ,they will still chase the hens around and mount them though 😂 They say one in ten thousand ,but considering how many back yard flocks there their are ,not as rare as one might assume . Usually older hens will undergo this weird change ,if any of mine show such symptoms they are getting a contraceptive implant . Actually do this for my old girls as they live longer and are still wise flock members which the younger ones learn home .

[@realsimplemama]

It’s possible. Right now she’s molting and lays eggs once or twice a week. No changes so far.

[@sayedaliyahyaazhar4218]

Oh no! I had a female chicken, but once she acted like a rooster. I mean crowing like a rooster, but my parents told me that this brings bad luck and she should be beheaded, my beloved chicken. My poor chicken was killed because she crowed. I had her for almost eight years.

[@dondean2065]

I was shocked today as I saw my 2 year old Brown Shaver hen mount my 20 week old Rode Island pullet so I researched n saw this video ...

[@realsimplemama]

Yes it’s rather bizarre huh?!?!

[@audreyparker9081]

I had 2 brahmas supposedly female at age1 week old along with an eater egger, supposedly female. At age 4 months old , I realize FOR SURE my Easter egger was a rooster. In the mean time I got 3 more supposedly hens that turned out to be roosters. My easter egger known roo was having competition with my brahma hen, trying to crow, Sounds God awful and finally getting dominance over the hen. Got rid of all roosters but kept the brahma hen that I thought might be a roo after all. Now that everyone is gone but the 2 brahmas. The one that used to compete in crowi NG, never has crowed since ,however I did see them trying to mate 1 time only. Both are sweet non violent like the true roos. Question is , do I have 2 hens and beither have started laying eggs at 20 weeks old. Planning purchasing 3 more hens in September same age as to mine

[@sandyboswell2667]

Try Seeing Two Female Ducks Trying To Mate !

[@evanrosechannel]

I saw that at a local farm that I volunteer at and it was uhhh interesting but kinda hilarious

[@animex_artz]

I have two roosters. And my hen is about 8 weeks old and she crows lol

[@TheRavenzAshes]

.....is that a pot plant growing in the chicken run? No wonder they look so happy!

[@realsimplemama]

Sigh. No. It is not.

[@Urban_Off-Grid]

We have 5 roosters and my hen just started this behavior 😅

[@ashleydasher5962]

As I watch this, I have a hen trying to crow outside my bedroom window. 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@realsimplemama]

I have a really old video here of my kids and I laying down for a nap (different house) and then hens hop up on the bedroom windowsill outside and do their egg song. ✌🏼❤️🐓

[@vogelvogeltje]

He’s living his truth as a trans rooster 😂😂😂

[@ReefMimic]

It’s a karen! Lol jk

[@countrylady3815]

I have a guinea hen that crows.

[@rosewood9839]

I have two awful hens that crow like roosters and try to rape my smaller hen. I have them in jail, unfortunately together, now because they are going to kill my smaller hen. I’m desperately trying to get the smaller hen her own house, but they have broken her down to where she doesn’t walk anymore. They mount her and hold her down. I go in several times a day to stop it. It’s out of control.

[@realsimplemama]

Oh my gosh that’s so terrible I’m sorry. Yes if you have the space it would be lovely to get the little girl her own place! Unfortunately this happens sometimes in little flocks where they gang up on someone. I’m here to help. ✌🏻❤️🐓 [e-mail]

[@alandust2188]

Great info. Wow, if only humans knew that a hen is a hen and a rooster is a rooster.

[@realsimplemama]

Ah yes, the mystery of life *facepalm* ✌🏻❤️🐓

[@sayedaliyahyaazhar4218]

My poor chicken was killed because of a stupid superstation! 😢

[@realsimplemama]

I am. So. Sorry. That is so sad and totally unfair, to you and to your chicken.

[@vaniamelamed5285]

My pullet crows at 0630 and 0930 like clockwork. My older neighbour is arrogant and insists this isn't possible, as he was raised on a farm in Iowa. I have to spend $200 to get my crowing hen sexed so the city of Aurora, CO doesn't order her euthanized. And I still face the possibility if my neighbour complains again just because she is now considered a nuisance. All part of the plan to ensure every neighbourhood is like one big submissive retirement community so no one is self-sufficient.

[@realsimplemama]

Oh my gosh I am so sorry. That is terrible! I’m here for you! ✌🏻❤️🐓

[@leeanderson3242]

Been watching for years now. I have a hen which is a dominate female that has spurs that are very sharp. She goes from feed area to feed area pecking the other hens. She's a real bitch to the other hens in the group. No crowing though. Haven't been able to catch her laying an egg either. Pretty weird.

[@realsimplemama]

Wow! She has spurs?!!!? That’s insane! Almost like a gender less chicken then with some qualities of each. I really want you to catch it laying an egg! But I’m glad it has a safe home with you either way. ❤️ Though I hope it chills out with the pecking! What a jerk!

[@leeanderson3242]

@@realsimplemama she's a type of Wyandotte. Dk.gray with lace. She's definitely unique. I took in 6 hens from friends who needed someone to take care of them. It's been about 3 months since I introduced them to my girls. I didn't even notice she had spurs until about a month ago. However, I have another problem. RATS in one side have taken over. Not 1 or 2 but dozens.

[@realsimplemama]

Oh my gosh ewwww I’m sorry. Those are so nasty. I’d keep the food locked up the best you can, do multiple layers of hardware cloth and bird netting if possible. Also use a crapload of mint and lemon (essential oils, plants, etc.) to help repel them.

[@leeanderson3242]

@@realsimplemama I'm trying the bucket trap trick and nothing for 2 nights. I know about the mint and essence of oil. I'm trying that too. I have a pallet I keep my feed cans on and they've made a nest under the pallet. Dozens of the little and big. So they have several generations. Creepy at night.

[@realsimplemama]

Hmmm I’d have to look up the bucket trap. Could you get an outdoor rescue cat? Or if you have a dog, let them in there at night (when the chickens are locked up) to at least pee by there? I would hope that the smell would help deter them. I’m sorry I know it’s a nasty mess

[@rlo912]

I have a rooster that clucks Wtheck He is gender confused

[@realsimplemama]

Lol! Well clucks are ways to alert the rest of the flock to good food, curiosity, potential danger, etc. So it’s not really a gender specific sound if that makes sense. ✌🏼❤️🐓

[@evatatus]

It’s trans-hender 😂

[@sayedaliyahyaazhar4218]

Oh no! I had a female chicken, but once she acted like a rooster. I mean crowing like a rooster, but my parents told me that this brings bad luck and she should be beheaded, my beloved chicken. My poor chicken was killed because she crowed. I had her for almost eight years.

[@PinkshadesofNyy]

I’m kind of late but I’m so sorry to say this your parents brains are tiny