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Here is an update on our visit with the Avian Medical Center in Lake Oswego, OR (near Portland); there really isn't a procedure that is effective to de-crow a rooster. Attempts have been made to surgically sever the vocal cords just enough to affect the crowing but it's about a 50/50 chance that...

An update that may be of help to others in the area; there is a clinic that offers decrowing services in the Portland Metro Area by the name of Avian Medical Center in Lake Oswego, OR. I have an evaluation appointment with them first week of August, which will run us $71. From there, it will be...

Oh, thank you! :) I remember seeing this thread but wondered if I could find it again.

Thank you so much! Very interesting!

Thank you for sending out the email. I hope you get a response. I will post any further information I am able to find on the matter. :)

Hello, I'm a resident in SW Washington. We took in a small group of hens with accompanying rooster from a family looking to re-home their flock back in November. The previous owners hoped we could keep the flock together - they came to love their chickens but could no longer keep them and flock...