- Jun 5, 2011
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There is something inherently disturbing about this idea. I had friends who had their dogs "de-barked", which involved a surgical procedure on their vocal cords. I have to tell you it was very disturbing and depressing to hear these dogs attempt to bark. It did not deter their efforts, just their success. They all sounded like they had larengitis (sp?). It was a bit like tail-docking or cropping ears. In this day and age, when everyone decries "natural", there is nothing natural about this. Roosters are designed to crow, to demonstrate their virility and their dominance. If you don't want a rooster to crow, just don't get one. If you MUST have a rooster, and your neighbors complain, perhaps you are not living in the right place for chickens. There is no need for anyone to mutilate and frustrate any animal just to please your own vanity. Chickens are nice to have; I love mine dearly. But I will never condone any practice designed to disable any animal. I have a dog with a bad leg, who cannot climb. I have another very accomplished climber. I suppose I could have fractured the climber's leg to stop him. He'd manage well on 3 legs and I'd never have to worry about him getting out and getting hit by a car. But no one would condone that ... especially my vet. No, I do not support this practice in any way. It is excessive, and unkind...