Do cockerels crow when they feel like it?

Cockerels, or male chickens, typically crow to announce their presence and establish their territory. They may crow at any time of day, but they are most likely to crow at dawn and at intervals throughout the day. Cockerels may also crow in response to certain stimuli, such as the presence of other roosters or the sight of a potential mate. In general, cockerels crow to assert their dominance and attract females, and they may crow more frequently during the breeding season.