Expanding your flock is an exciting time! Whether you are new to raising chickens or if you have raised them for yours. You will quickly learn the new members of your flocks' unique personalities and traits.
To honor this and distinguish between them, we gave our bird names. This not only allowed us to tell them apart, but also enriched our experience with our flock by strengthening our connection.
While it is most common for homesteaders to raise hens as they provide eggs, it is not uncommon to have a rooster in your flock. We have put together a carefully curated list of our favorite old man themed chicken names.
For our top tips when naming chickens, or to learn more about how chickens can learn their names read our article.
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When Your Purchase Pullets and Get A Rooster
It's not uncommon to find a rooster among a batch of pullets, as sometimes sellers mix up the genders. If you purchased all pullets but ended up with a rooster, you’re not alone—this happens more often than you might think. Roosters are usually identifiable by their distinct plumage and crowing, so while the surprise can be unexpected, many chicken keepers choose to keep the rooster. Roosters can offer protection to the flock and help with fertilization if you're planning to hatch eggs, making them a valuable addition despite the mix-up.
Of the 35+ pullets we have welcomed to our homestead, we have had two surprise roosters ourselves.
Cool Rooster Names
Ace
Atlas
Bandit
Bison
Blaze
Blitz
Bronco
Buckeye
Cobalt
Copper
Dash
Gunner
Hawk
Hunter
Jagger
Jet
Kingston
Major
Maverick
Maximus
Ranger
Rex
Rocco
Rocky
Rusty
Ryder
Sarge
Shadow
Spike
Storm
Talon
Thor
Titan
Valor
Viper
Zephyr
Zeus
Funny Rooster Names
Beakman
Beaky
Benny the Bird
Big Beak
Booster
Cackleberry
Captain Cluck
Chick Magnet
Chirp McChirpy
Chirpy McCluck
Cluck Norris
Cluck Rogers
Cluck-a-doodle-doo
Cluckster
Cockadoodledoo
Cocktail
Colonel Sanders
Crispy
Doodle Dandy
Dr. Cluck
Eggbert
Eggs Benedict
Feather Duster
Feathered Friend
Feathers McGraw
Flapjack
Fluffy McFeather
Foghorn Leghorn
Fowl Play
Fritz the Fowl
Happy Feet
Henny Penny
Jazzy Beak
Mr. Chirps
Nugget
Pecker
Peckerhead
Peckin’ Paul
Poultrygeist
Razzle Dazzle
Rooster Booster
Rooster McFlap
Roostero
Roosty
Ruckus
Rudy Rooster
Rumpus
Sir Crows-a-Lot
Sir Roosterington
Squawkmaster
Waddle
Wiggle Waddle
Wigglesworth
Old Man Themed Rooster Names
Albert
Arthur
Barney
Bernard
Charles
Chester
Clarence
Clifford
Cyrus
Earl
Earnest
Edgar
Edmund
Emmett
Eugene
Felix
Finley
Frank
Frederick
Gideon
Gus
Harvey
Herman
Lawrence
Louis
Milton
Mortimer
Murray
Oscar
Otis
Percy
Ralph
Raymond
Sebastian
Silas
Stanley
Theodore
Walter
Wallace
Wilbur
Willis
Our 23 Favorite Old Lady Chicken Names
If you are selecting chicken names based on an old timey theme, then you are probably seeking an old-fashioned name for your hens. Below we have listed our favorite old lady bird names.
For the complete list check out our complete guide on Old Lady Chicken Names.
Agatha
Beatrice
Constance
Cordelia
Dorothy
Dot
Ethel
Evelyn
Genevieve
Gertrude
Henrietta
Ingrid
Jude
Loretta
Mildred
Muriel
Myrtle
Penelope
Ruth
Sofia
Trudy
Vivian
Winnie
More Names
Complete list of names by color, including (Black, Brown, Grey, Red, White, and Yellow).
Themes can be an easy way to name a lot of chickens at once. We have a collection of themes including Disney Characters, Elegant Flowers, Names for Groups & Pairs, and based off Personality & Characteristics
Final Thoughts
We hope you have found this list helpful. If you use one of these names, we would love to hear!
Additionally, if you have another theme you would like to suggest please send us a message or leave a comment.
Learn More
The Lifespan of Chickens: When considering what breed to add to your flock there are many considerations from appearance to temperament. It is also important to consider how long chickens live and produce eggs as this varies with each breed.
Raising Chickens A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners: Ready to embark on your chicken-raising adventure? This comprehensive guide is tailored for beginners, covering all the basics of raising chickens and ensuring a successful and rewarding experience.
Rooster Spurs: What They Are, How They Cause Damage, and Trimming Guide: Roosters are remarkable birds with unique features, one of which is their spurs. These bony protrusions are more than just a fascinating trait; they play a significant role in the life of a rooster.
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