noise
7 stories filed under noise on Alektorophobia. The newest of them: “Is That Hoarse Squawk a Crow in Disguise? My Egg-citing Identity Crisis”, “Foxed again: Seeking a permanent fix after losing another favorite hen”, and “Why Is My Silkie Sounding Like a Tiny Trumpet? Let's Chick-splain”. Oh, a hoarse squawk that sounds suspiciously like a fumbled crow? Losing a second favorite hen in one year hits different, that's not just fowl play, that's heartbreak with feathers. Chickens. Everything there is to know about chickens and the fear of them. The list below is every noise story on Alektorophobia, newest first.
Is That Hoarse Squawk a Crow in Disguise? My Egg-citing Identity Crisis
Oh, a hoarse squawk that sounds suspiciously like a fumbled crow? I feel your egg-citing identity crisis right in my chicken-wary bones. You were promised Easter Eggers, and now you're stuck playing a game of fowl hide-and-seek with the truth. That light-colored one making all that racket? It could be a young cockerel finding his voice, or it could be a hen with a very peculiar vocal hobby. Easter Eggers are full of surprises, and they aren't always the kind you find in the nest box.
Foxed again: Seeking a permanent fix after losing another favorite hen
Losing a second favorite hen in one year hits different, that's not just fowl play, that's heartbreak with feathers. I feel for you, and I respect that you're eyeing the cordless hole puncher solution, but let's talk about something that actually keeps the flock intact. Permanent deterrence is tricky because foxes are clever little opportunists, but they're also creatures of habit. Electric netting has saved more than a few of my feathered friends, and motion-activated lights or sprinklers can throw off their midnight sneak attacks. If removal is on the table, that's a decision only you can make, but securing the coop first might save you the trouble. For more egg-citing coop chaos, check out "Fuzzy butts everywhere" for some lighter poultry problems.
Why Is My Silkie Sounding Like a Tiny Trumpet? Let's Chick-splain
A tiny trumpet in your arms that goes silent the moment you scoop her up? That's not a medical emergency, that's a feathered friend who's found her voice and decided you're her favorite audience. At 20 weeks, your silkie is right in that egg-citing teenage phase where new sounds pop up like surprise hatchlings. Since her breathing is clear and she stops when comforted, she's likely just chatting, or maybe practicing her dramatic entrance for the coop. I wouldn't cluck-ing out over this one. Keep an eye on her appetite and droppings, but honestly? You might just have a little diva on your hands. If you're chasing more quirky chicken mysteries, our piece on picky eaters might ruffle some answers loose.
Is That a Chicken Cluck or Something Else Fowl Play?
There's a fine line between a chicken cluck and something far more... fowl. One minute you're convinced it's a rooster, the next you're wondering if you've accidentally adopted a squeaky hinge. That's the delightful chaos /u/Huge_Preparation3618 stumbled into with this mystery sound. I love how this captures the real backyard poultry experience: the constant guessing game, the head tilts, the sheer audacity of a bird that refuses to sound like the internet says it should. It's equal parts hilarious and relatable, especially if you've ever questioned your own ears. For more feathered adventures, you might peek at "Chickens Got Her Good! A Backyard Poultry Adventure," but honestly, this one stands on its own clucking weirdness.
Sebright Seagull Sounds: Normal Bird Brains or Fowl Play?
A seagull in the chicken coop, huh? That's a first. Your 19-week-old Sebright has been strutting around like she owns the place, and now she's suddenly channeling her inner shorebird. I get it, that noise is jarring, especially when you're just getting to know this breed. But honestly, it sounds like you might have a little fowl play on your hands. That seagull squawk is often a rooster's crow in training, and at 19 weeks, a late bloomer like that isn't unusual. Don't panic yet, though. Give her a few more days to see if she's just finding her voice or if she's actually a he.
That little rumble means pure chicken love, not fowl play
That little *ppppprrrrrttt* noise? Oh, that's the universal sound of a kitty who has decided you are her personal, human-sized heating pad. It's a classic activation sound, the motor starting up before the biscuit-making begins. Honestly, it's one of the highest compliments a cat can give you. She's not just sitting on you; she's claiming you. It's a sound of pure, unadulterated contentment, and honestly? I'm a little jealous. My own feathered friends just ruffle their feathers at me, which feels way less like a compliment and more like a judgment. It's a cute little quirk, and it sounds like you've got a real cuddle bug on your hands. Just enjoy the purr-sonalized attention!
Skip Settles the Cluck-tastic Debate: Are Wyandottes Loud?
Ten minutes of that signature Wyandotte commentary, and Skip is here to settle it: yes, they're noisy, but it's the good kind of noisy. The kind that makes you laugh, then question your life choices, then laugh again. I've said it before and I'll say it again, this bird tells you what went down, when it went down, and how it went down, even if you were standing right there. I get it, I was concerned too, so I checked her over multiple times. She's fine, just an adorable pain in the ass. Midge wasn't thrilled about the audience, but in the end, everybody laid an egg and all was well. For more feathered friend drama, our "Chickens Got Her Good!" adventure covers similar territory.