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Curtains in the coop to keep a rooster from crowing?

Discussion in 'Managing Your Flock' started by goldeneggtees, Dec 30, 2009.

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  1. Dec 30, 2009 #1
    goldeneggtees

    goldeneggtees Fluffy Butt Nut

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    Anyone ever try light blocking curtains in the coop to keep a rooster from crowing too early? Just curious.
     
  3. Dec 30, 2009 #2
    Dar

    Dar Overrun With Chickens

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    my old coop did not have any windows and my rooster still crowed when there was no light
     
  5. Dec 30, 2009 #3
    rcentner

    rcentner Chillin' With My Peeps

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    My roo's start at 5:30 in the AM and there is no light at that time of the morning, doesn't get light until 7am but they still crow it up. I don't have a light in there either and it's a pretty dark coop in the winter cause I have all the windows sealed off. So I think it is safe to say that curtains will not help.
     
  7. Dec 30, 2009 #4
    FarmerChick

    FarmerChick Chillin' With My Peeps

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    They crow---it is what they do!

    You can't fake them out.
     
  9. Dec 30, 2009 #5
    goldeneggtees

    goldeneggtees Fluffy Butt Nut

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    Thanks for the info! [​IMG]
     
  11. Dec 30, 2009 #6
    Sooner

    Sooner My kids Mom!

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    I tired covering one with a blanket (while in a cage) because I was in the city at my mom's house. That didn't work so I tried giving it treats anything to make it be quiet. End story, nothing stopped it. LOL.
     
  13. Dec 30, 2009 #7
    Cetawin

    Cetawin Chicken Beader

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    I have curtains in my coop, heavy lined ones to keep out the drafts from the single paned windows....roo still crows whenever he feels like it.
     

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