Precious Kitten's Tiny Meow Sounds More Like a Rooster Crowing
A sweet little kitten sounds exactly like a rooster crowing when he meows.
In an adorable TikTok video, a little kitten let out the sweetest meow that sounded almost exactly like a rooster crowing in the early morning. In the video, the kitten looked directly at the camera while he mowed, and his sibling sat next to him, unfazed.
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In the video's text overlay, the kitten's parent joked that the sound was from an "outdoor-raised cat." In the caption, they also asked, "Did we adopt a kitten or a rooster? Is this how kittens are supposed to sound when they meow?"
People in the comments joked that he's actually a "kitten-shaped" rooster and not a tiny kitten.
"It's a chitten," one person joked, while another added, "your cat got the wrong software update, huh ."
"Tell me you're a barn cat without telling me you're a barn cat," another person said in the comments. Others even recommended naming the little kitten "Rooster" after the little sound he made. Another joked that the kitten is simply "bilingual" and wanted to show off his skills to his parents.
"This is so cute," Another user said in the comments. "One of our cats was raised around sheep and meows like a Sheep!"
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What Various Kitten Sounds Mean
The sounds a kitten makes may indicate it is trying to communicate something specific to its parents and other kittens.
According to Wiskas, kittens make a variety of sounds to communicate and use "variations in tone and vocalizations" to let everyone know exactly what they're thinking.
The common sound, like a "long meow," can indicate "a call for attention." This could mean they're hungry or just excited to see you. Depending on their tone, they can also communicate if they're upset with the long meow as well. Short meows, on the other hand, are used as a greeting when they see you, or they just want some cuddles and pets.
Other sounds, like yowling or crying, can indicate a distressed kitten, and it's important to make sure they are getting what they need.
"Kittens often yowl when they are stuck somewhere and need your help urgently, or they are experiencing physical distress which might require professional attention," Wiskas explains. "Paying close attention to your kitten's crying can help you identify major health problems and make sure it gets the appropriate medical attention in time."
While kittens like verbal communication, they also use plenty of non-verbal cues to communicate with their family as well. Gestures like slow blinks and gentle pets can be a great way to communicate with a kitten.
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This story was originally published June 6, 2026 at 3:25 PM.