Chickens are said to be very noisy just before rain and cocks to crow at unusual hours.
If chickens go out in the rain, it will rain all day.
When chickens come down from roost at night, rain will soon follow.
During rain if chickens pay no attention to it, you may expect a continued rain; if they run to shelter, it won’t last long.
When chickens light on fences during rain to plume themselves, it will soon clear.
Chimney Swallows.
When chimney swallows circle and call, they speak of rain. (Zuñi Indians.)
Cocks.
Cocks are said to clap their wings in an unusual manner before rain, and hens to rub in the dust and seem very uneasy.
If the cock moult before the hen,