That's funny my Orpington is my LOUDEST and meanest to my other birds. She's also most aggressive towards me and and an egg eater . She's listed on craigslist currently..
My australorps are my most docile and friendly birds
I think a chicken would die from shock! They do have citronella spray collars but i dont think that would be safe for chickens either. I think you need to soundproof your coop and not let them out until they are done laying or everyone's awake... but that's still no guarantee. Chickens do...