This morning when I was out on my rounds, just before I opened the coop I heard what sounded like someone bleating on a party horn.

And I realized, somebody in there is trying to crow.

While doing my chores I kept my eyes and ears open, and the culprit turned out to be... Jean-Bob. He'd do the rooster stretch, flap his wings, and come forth with a two-note honk.

Still, I thought this was odd since the crow I heard earlier sounded more traditional - albeit one done by an amateur, one intent on imitating Scooby Doo.

I had the answer soon enough. Jean-Bob stood around practicing his two-note honk, and after a while Roger showed up. He stood next to Jean-Bob, did the stretch, and issued the full crow in a Scooby Doo voice.

And Jean-Bob turned tail and ran off.

Not a peep from Rocky.

Okay. Roger is dominant. Jean-Bob just needs a some more practice. And the hens should probably start watching their backs.