Noise when laying

TassieDev · Post by **TassieDev** » 04 Oct 2007, 08:25

ok time for a real newbie question :oops:

Hens make that "bukkak!" noise when laying an egg right?
I just assumed but wasn't sure!
Do they normally just do it once or many times?
If they are eggbound or something and trying unsuccessfully to lay would they make the noise then or not?

Thanks!

Post by Mo » 04 Oct 2007, 08:37

They also make a noise for other reasons, or no apparent reason.
E.G when they've just jumped over the fence.
Some don't make much noise at all, and according to this forum, some make too much noise for neighbourly harmony.

Post by **Richard** » 04 Oct 2007, 08:39

It's a little of the some and some one this.

They tend to lay an egg, then hang around the area for s short while making that noise. This often sets a couple of others off and there's a right din for about 5 - 10 minutes.
It's probably the same one's who do it.

A slightly similar noise is made if there's something about, like a fox, a cat or some other creature / sound they're not sure of. But you can determine the difference in the calls.

I wouldn't think it's different if it's a chicken who's not so well. Usually sick chickens are very quiet and just sit around in a rather lethargic manner.

Others may have some variations of this.

Richard
(Sorry Mo, posted at same time)

TassieDev · Post by **TassieDev** » 04 Oct 2007, 09:24

ok thanks, good to know!
she does quieter little noises quite a lot, but today it was a really loud BUKAAK BUKAAK quite a few times. by the time i got outside it was all quiet and she just came running up for food

she's the only chicken at the moment, so wouldn't have been 'egged on' :wink:

Post by **Richard** » 04 Oct 2007, 10:07

They do make little squeeky noises quite a lot.

It's my theory, the same as kids, if they're noisy - they're OK !!!!

Citrine · Post by **Citrine** » 05 Oct 2007, 07:40

....one of mine opens her mouth and no sound comes out! The others make up for her in noise though!