Definitions
- Referring to a young male chicken that is less than a year old. - Describing a male chicken that has not yet reached sexual maturity. - Talking about a rooster that is still growing and developing.
- Referring to a mature male chicken that is over a year old. - Describing a male chicken that has reached sexual maturity. - Talking about a cock that is capable of fertilizing eggs.
List of Similarities
- 1Both refer to male chickens.
- 2Both are used to describe the same species of bird.
- 3Both can produce loud crowing sounds.
- 4Both are commonly found on farms or in rural areas.
- 5Both are associated with morning wake-up calls.
What is the difference?
- 1Age: Cockerel refers to a young male chicken, while rooster is used for a mature male chicken.
- 2Maturity: Cockerel has not yet reached sexual maturity, while rooster has reached sexual maturity.
- 3Appearance: Cockerel may have smaller combs and less developed features compared to a fully grown rooster.
- 4Function: Cockerel is still growing and developing, while rooster is capable of fertilizing eggs.
- 5Usage: Cockerel is less commonly used than rooster in everyday language.
Remember this!
Cockerel and rooster are both words used to describe male chickens. The difference between them lies in their age, maturity, appearance, function, and usage. A cockerel is a young male chicken that has not yet reached sexual maturity, while a rooster is a mature male chicken capable of fertilizing eggs. Cockerel is less commonly used and refers to a developing rooster, while rooster is the more commonly used term for a fully grown and mature male chicken.
