homestead how-to
01.
Ask any kindergartener what noise chickens make, and they’ll say “cluck cluck”!
Clucking
02.
As the name suggests, this excited “bawk-bawk-bawk” chicken sound is normally heard after the hen has laid an egg.
Cackling
03.
The loud “cock-a-doodle-doo” call of the rooster serves as a territorial declaration of their position as the flock leader.
Crowing
04.
Chickens will make a soft, gentle “purr” or “coo” sound when they are content or relaxed, showing that they feel safe and protected.
Purring
05.
To human ears, baby chicks might all sound the same, but a mother hen can recognize her baby’s chirps from up to 20 meters away.
Chirping
06.
When a hen is defending her nest or feels threatened, she will emit a low, guttural growl.
Growling