De-crowing Options

[IdyllwildAcres]

I'm worried we will get complaints!

You will get complaints. People suck, dogs barking is much worse but goes unchecked.
No advice, good luck

 

[lesliedow]

You might want to look at how your crow collar is fitted. I have been working with my young rooster for about a month before I finally figured out the fit and placement. Some of the videos say to put it high, some low, some that it does not matter. I suspect that it depends on the bird. One thing for sure, i had it far too loose. Partly that was because I was not arranging the feathers so they would be smooth under the collar. Once I found the perfect spot (for my roo about 3/4 down the neck) and smoothed the feathers and then put on the collar so I could barely stick my pinky just inside the collar, it worked perfectly. He's happy and hopping around, eating and doing all those roo things. He crows but it's very soft. I cannot hear it at all from inside the house.

 

[DerFlufflesandPrincess]

You might want to look at how your crow collar is fitted. I have been working with my young rooster for about a month before I finally figured out the fit and placement. Some of the videos say to put it high, some low, some that it does not matter. I suspect that it depends on the bird. One thing for sure, i had it far too loose. Partly that was because I was not arranging the feathers so they would be smooth under the collar. Once I found the perfect spot (for my roo about 3/4 down the neck) and smoothed the feathers and then put on the collar so I could barely stick my pinky just inside the collar, it worked perfectly. He's happy and hopping around, eating and doing all those roo things. He crows but it's very soft. I cannot hear it at all from inside the house.

Thank you I'll experiment with this a little more!

 

[Granny23]

You might want to look at how your crow collar is fitted. I have been working with my young rooster for about a month before I finally figured out the fit and placement. Some of the videos say to put it high, some low, some that it does not matter. I suspect that it depends on the bird. One thing for sure, i had it far too loose. Partly that was because I was not arranging the feathers so they would be smooth under the collar. Once I found the perfect spot (for my roo about 3/4 down the neck) and smoothed the feathers and then put on the collar so I could barely stick my pinky just inside the collar, it worked perfectly. He's happy and hopping around, eating and doing all those roo things. He crows but it's very soft. I cannot hear it at all from inside the house.

Oh my gosh!! I stress out. EVERY SINGLE MORNING when Pepper starts crowing. Parts of our town chickens are allowed but not sure about right here. I just posted a somewhat open letter to the 3 houses behind me to feel out, hopefully, whether Peppers crowing at 6 am bothers them.
I wasn't aware there are collars to stop crowing!!!!!! For real?????

 

[raingarden]

Just send your rooster child to me for adoption, I will give him a good home and send you a video of his escapades monthly.

 

[Marie2020]

We have been given a 2 month notice to vacate our current home in Hawaii that we are renting because the owners want to move back in. We were planning on already moving to Vegas because my mother is getting older and I am an only child and have to take care of her. The housing market is crazy right now in Vegas and there are not a lot of options so I had to take what I could get. We don't have anywhere else to go and had to pick a house and quick. Our situation is complicated so please don't judge unless you have been in this situation. That's why I'm on this forum trying to find solutions that will work for both fluffy and the rest of our family.

You obviously love your feathered family I only wish I had answers for you.

I very much admire the fact you are searching for solutions and doing the best possible by everyone. People are too quick to judge, finding a home is difficult enough let alone settling your animal's in as well.

Wishing you every success in finding that home. I lost my mine and was forced too part from my family but we are still close. It was hard but I persevered and I am in a much better situation.

My home today is far from perfect but it suits me and my animal's are really content so don't despair.
If you have to make the choice of rehoming or even fostering, you are in BYC thank goodness. Someone here will more than likely support you.

Good luck

I wonder if there is a fostering thread here maybe you could start one under "managing flocks" just a thought.

 

[Marie2020]

Thank you I'll experiment with this a little more!

I bought a velcro collar but on reading up I decided it was too dangerous. But that's only my opinion

 

[lesliedow]

Oh my gosh!! I stress out. EVERY SINGLE MORNING when Pepper starts crowing. Parts of our town chickens are allowed but not sure about right here. I just posted a somewhat open letter to the 3 houses behind me to feel out, hopefully, whether Peppers crowing at 6 am bothers them.
I wasn't aware there are collars to stop crowing!!!!!! For real?????

Yes definitely! I use this one:
https://www.mypetchicken.com/catalog/No-Crow-Rooster-Collar-c89.aspx

I have it on all three of my roos and all of them are happy and crow so softly the hens make more noise!

 

[DerFlufflesandPrincess]

You obviously love your feathered family I only wish I had answers for you.

I very much admire the fact you are searching for solutions and doing the best possible by everyone. People are too quick to judge, finding a home is difficult enough let alone settling your animal's in as well.

Wishing you every success in finding that home. I lost my mine and was forced too part from my family but we are still close. It was hard but I persevered and I am in a much better situation.

My home today is far from perfect but it suits me and my animal's are really content so don't despair.
If you have to make the choice of rehoming or even fostering, you are in BYC thank goodness. Someone here will more than likely support you.

Good luck

I wonder if there is a fostering thread here maybe you could start one under "managing flocks" just a thought.

Thank you for your reply, we've decided to keep both Peeps and Fluffy. We are going to build a coop with a run in the garage which will be better than outside due to the unfamiliar desert conditions. We can put a swamp cooler in there to keep them cool. My son is very good about taking them to the park and on ouings/adventures every day to get their exercise. Hopefully the combination of the crow collar and the garage walls will muffle the sound!

 

[Folly's place]

Also start now getting any testing and paperwork you will need to ship them to California, so your birds won't be left behind. Or place them with someone where you now live.
Mary