de-crowing a Roo

[shugaskull]

I am looking for scientific data on different ways to De-crow a rooster. Please keep opinions to your self, I am strictly looking for facts, research, reference materials (i.e. books, articles, medical texts, etc.....). Thank you for your time.

 

[mhwc56]

really? Can that be humanely done so if nothing else the crow is much quieter?

 

[clairabean]

An axe and a soup pot.

I am sure there are surgical ways of removing the voice box. Attempting this at home would be cruel.

 

[speckledhen]

It's an operation for a veterinarian only, nothing you can do at home, but finding one who knows what he's doing will be the challenge and probably very expensive. Many roosters don't live through it, I understand.

 

[shugaskull]

I have been looking into several different methods: removing the voice box, cutting the vocal cords, augmenting syrnix (the flap of skin at the bottom of the trachea), cutting the tongue, and I heard tail of a way to make two small holes in the voice box "in lue" of removal.

You may think these methods are "cruel" but it allows the Roo to live a happy satisfying pain free existence out side of the stew pot.

 

[JP101010]

the fact that you will have a hard time finding a vet to do this experimental procedure should speak volumes about whether or not you should do it.
I bet if the rooster could decide his fate he would be more inclined to quickly get it over with ( Killed) versus having someone attempt a "google'd" surgical procedure on him that will most likely result in shock , infection , pain etc for longer amounts of time.
If crowing bothers you or your neighbors than you should not own a rooster. its just that black and white!
I have a dog who was debarked by some idiot puppymill ladys veterinarian and even after 6 years in my care he has many long term complications.

 

[mhwc56]

yup, figured that it inhumane would be the case but when the topic came up i thought it worth it to ask...

 

[elmo]

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Um, chickens like other birds don't have vocal chords. They make sounds with an organ called a syrinx, and it is not possible to remove this organ.

http://www2.ca.uky.edu/afspoultry-files/pubs/Anatomy_Respiratory.pdf

None of the "methods" you suggest would work.

 

[shugaskull]

I have known silenced roos in the past when I lived down in Louisiana. Its common practice down there. I'm having difficulty finding a vet here with a decent knowledge of bird anatomy, that I feel is component enough. This is not just a "google search" for a barbarian home job. That's why I am asking for scientific references, articles and texts.

 

[lorain's fids]

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are you sure the rooster will be "pain free"????