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Proud parents remember those special milestones that mark their child’s development. First word, first step, first tooth — the list is endless and brings so much joy to those who get to witness these heartwarming accomplishments.

Our pets have these landmark moments as well, from a puppy’s first bark to a bird’s first chirp. This adorable baby Rooster just let out his first ‘cock-a-doodle-doo’ with a little help from YouTube and completely delighted his family.

The tiny yet colorful Rooster was in his cozy nest, surrounded by his family. They wanted him to say his “first words” and tried to motivate him by playing some Rooster sounds on YouTube.

When the tiny male chick heard the fowl-friendly noises, he clearly felt a certain kinship and wanted to give the vocalization a try for himself. The little Rooster screwed up his courage, took a breath, and let out his first adorable “cock-a-doodle-doo”. The sound was a bit squawky, but it was a solid inaugural attempt. His family laughed in amazement at little chicken’s mighty accomplishment.

Followers gave props to the baby Rooster’s for his efforts and encouraged him to keep trying.

“I hatched and raised so many chickens and I never witnessed such a young Rooster crowing — this is so funny and cute,” someone posted.

“He said that with his whole little chest,” a follower noted.

“Congratulations little buddy, you’ll learn all the words soon,” another shared.

“Reminds me of Simba trying to roar,” a fan joked.

When Do Roosters Start Crowing?

Rooster breeds vary, but most chickens typically start crowing between 8 and 20 weeks old. Their crows in the early stages are often soft and faint, yet grow stronger with time and continued vocal use.

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Most people expect to hear a Rooster’s crow first thing in the morning. Roosters have an internal clock that prompts them to use those iconic voices at the crack of dawn. Yet it’s also a way they protect their territory by verbally warning predators and Roosters from other flocks to stay away from their property.

This baby Rooster is already off to a great start and is sure to be making everyone rise and shine in no time!

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This story was originally published by Parade Pets on Apr 1, 2026, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add Parade Pets as a Preferred Source by clicking here.