There is a lady locally (Southern Calf.) who does it for $5 a bird. I think it might be illegal? I don't know. I read about the procedure and it is brutal. But my chicken lady was given several capons and just gave me one when she heard of my rooster saga. Apparently it is done to make the meat...
True, I do own it, BUT.... The wire mesh coop is 6 feet from their through-the-wall AC unit, which is basically like having a hole through the wall with nothing to block the noise. My grandbabies are only 2 and 4 years old, and sorta need a little bit of sleep. Also, my daughter and husband are...
Well the angry neighbors are my grandchildren and their parents who live in the guest cottage that happens to be next to the coop! My gorgeous banty mille fleur was louder than a full size roo!! He hollered every 30 seconds from 4 am until... well, it never stopped. Second night I caught him...