Are Crow Collars Abusive?

[Acre4Me]

That’s still my question

Yup. OP responded to other questions and comments, so either doesn’t know or isn’t allowed allowed roosters.

 

[1adybug]

Our neighbors had one and it worked really well...

 

[QueenAvis]

So, are you allowed roosters in your area?

That’s still my question

I have no idea. I can't find the regulations. My neighbor across the street has a roo though.
maybe I could ask him. Apologizes for not answering earlier @Acre4Me

 

[RodNTN]

If you want a rooster and don't want to bother your neighbors, get a bantam rooster. They sound like squeaky toys and the sound doesn't carry as well. My bantam Cochin/Chocolate Orp cockerel has the cutest little crow I ever heard.

Actually the complete opposite for me. A large rooster's crow doesn't carry as far as a bantam.

 

[Redhead Rae]

Actually the complete opposite for me. A large rooster's crow doesn't carry as far as a bantam.

Maybe it is my topography. I live in a hollow (very steep hills on all sides) and LF rooster crows echo really well. However, I still don't find my little squeaker's crow nearly as impactful as one of my LF boys, even when standing right next to them.

 

[Abriana]

As for me, I would not use a crow collar. Luckily I live way out in the country and can enjoy my roosters crowing, but if you can't have a roo in your area, I recommend re-homing him to a place where he will be able to crow to his heart's content.

A bantam's crow is very loud as well, and possibly more irritating to neighbors (in my opinion, I think it's cute!). Bantam crows are loud and high-pitched.

 

[Acre4Me]

I have no idea. I can't find the regulations. My neighbor across the street has a roo though.
maybe I could ask him.

If you live where there is an HOA, there are bylaws. If a neighborhood, you might be under zoning rules. If rural, you might still be under rules, such as required lot size for certain animals. But, call your town, or county offices or check their website. Usually there is info somewhere.

If there are rules around chickens, you don’t want to be ignorant of those rules. The enforcers of the rule can force you to get rid of your flock with little notice, so better to be aware. Also, if the rules don’t allow chickens or roosters, you could try to change the rules or could apply for a variance.

Hopefully, you’ll find out no restrictions, and can get chickens and roosters!

 

[RodNTN]

Maybe it is my topography. I live in a hollow (very steep hills on all sides) and LF rooster crows echo really well. However, I still don't find my little squeaker's crow nearly as impactful as one of my LF boys, even when standing right next to them.

We live in a "holler" as we like to call it, surrounded my trees. My OEGB has a crow that will carry for miles, it's so shrill and loud. On the other hand, my standard sized roosters have a deep crow that fades in a second or two.

 

[Redhead Rae]

We live a "holler" as we like to call it, surrounded my trees. My OEGB has a crow that will carry for miles, it's so shrill and loud. On the other hand, my standard sized roosters have a deep crow that fades in a second or two.

It might be the difference in breeds. My banty is a Cochin mix. I know my LF Cochin isn't nearly as loud as my New Hampshire.

 

[QueenAvis]

Then perhaps I could just get females and breed with my friend's rooster???

As for me, I would not use a crow collar. Luckily I live way out in the country and can enjoy my roosters crowing, but if you can't have a roo in your area, I recommend re-homing him to a place where he will be able to crow to his heart's content.

A bantam's crow is very loud as well, and possibly more irritating to neighbors (in my opinion, I think it's cute!). Bantam crows are loud and high-pitched.