This is Teddy ROOsevelt who had a procedure done on by Dr. James Richards of OK to lessen his crow. Some call this procedure a de-crow, but as you can see he can still crow although Dr. James Richards never heard him as he was not the dominant rooster in the Dr.'s flock. Our hens are louder...
We have considered this procedure off and on and have asked some questions about the procedure as well. I thought one of Dr. James responses to us was useful info too.
"I think that it works better if they are young, before they start crowing. It seems that about 2 lbs or less is the size it...
Well, I've done some checking with a local vet about the costs for the items you listed. $43. for an exam, $27.00 for health certificate, for blood draws and tests anywhere from $40-60 per sample (two tests needed about $120?). $50 you estimated for shipping, then $200 for the procedure. The...
If someone is to ship a chicken what is involved? You buy a bird box granted but what else? What day is the best to ship, how do you prepare the bird, do you need any lab work done before the bird is shipped for a decrow surgery. How old should the bird be? How long until it is known if it...
The only way we could have a rooster is to have a quiet one as we are surrounded by neighbors. I would like to have the experience of a friendly rooster who cares for his girls, and what good could be done by allowing others to keep roosters. We enjoy our hens and the few days we had the serama...
I've been meaning to ask- The doctor said he maintained a small flock of roosters to practice on. Could you post pictures of these birds along with their decriptions and if someone was intrested, could they pick out and purchase a rooster that you have already decrowed? I had two roosters who...
We have just brought home two seramas who spent the whole day crowing. I assume they will crow less after things settle down but I have been stressing out all day that someone would complain. Is there more risk involved with this smallest breed of chickens? They are so sweet and the girls all...