Decrowing Roosters.

[SilkiesForEver]

I know this might sound horrible to the people who voted 'Negative' on the poll, but I wish we had a vet who did this in my area. I have grouchy neighbors, who will call animal control at any given time, even if the 'offending' animal does not even exist. I LOVE my birds, and I wish I could have roosters, so it is hard to part with my straight-runs that turn out to be males. Even worse, it is hard to find good homes for them.

Someone on here said that "if you don't admire what a rooster does, maybe you shouldn't have chickens at all". I can tell you that I absolutely LOVE the sound of a rooster's crow. Even at 4 o'clock on the morning. And, it's not a matter of admiring anything. Like I said before. I am unable to have roosters, so this procedure would solve all of my problems. Including saving so many innocent bird's lives.

 

[miquwid]

I know this might sound horrible to the people who voted 'Negative' on the poll, but I wish we had a vet who did this in my area. I have grouchy neighbors, who will call animal control at any given time, even if the 'offending' animal does not even exist. I LOVE my birds, and I wish I could have roosters, so it is hard to part with my straight-runs that turn out to be males. Even worse, it is hard to find good homes for them.

Someone on here said that "if you don't admire what a rooster does, maybe you shouldn't have chickens at all". I can tell you that I absolutely LOVE the sound of a rooster's crow. Even at 4 o'clock on the morning. And, it's not a matter of admiring anything. Like I said before. I am unable to have roosters, so this procedure would solve all of my problems. Including saving so many innocent bird's lives.

Absolutely and we have to understand that we have created a world in which we are over populated and since most of us are jammed together the noise can be a problem and roosters do add to that noise. Decrowing is our answer.

 

[bluedogsonly]

The shipping has been pretty successful in the past for me. I haven't had any problems. If anybody is interested, just PM me and we can get a shipper lined out.

Also, I just heard the young Blue Andalusian (spelling?) crow yesterday. Virtually silent at about 1 mo. So if anybody's interseted, just give me a shout. I also have several other breeds that are about ready. Thanks.

Dr. James

 

[SilkiesForEver]

The shipping has been pretty successful in the past for me. I haven't had any problems. If anybody is interested, just PM me and we can get a shipper lined out. Also, I just heard the young Blue Andalusian (spelling?) crow yesterday. Virtually silent at about 1 mo. So if anybody's interseted, just give me a shout. I also have several other breeds that are about ready. Thanks. Dr. James

Do you do this procedure? What does it take to ship a rooster? How much does this usually cost?

 

[reinvestment]

Could you describe this to another vet. I am giving some chickens to my daughter but she can't have a rooster (noise). Her husband is a vet. The email address is [email protected].. I will make him aware you are sending him the instructions. I really want to keep this rooster too because he is quiet, and never attacks me. We will be sharing him and having chicks. Thanks.

 

[reinvestment]

In case you didn't get my earlier reply. I would like to know if you can explain this procedure to another vet. I am giving some chickens to my daughter and son-in-law and my rooster - until I get moved closer to them. He is quiet and a non attacker! I want him for fertilization of eggs and chicks later. His address is [email protected]
I will tell him your message is coming! Thanks.

 

[bluedogsonly]

Yeah, I can talk to him about this. I doubt he would be successful with it though. I wouldn't have attempted this surgery without seeing it first hand. I'll give him a shout.

 

[Ramblin Rooster]

Yeah, I can talk to him about this.  I doubt he would be successful with it though.  I wouldn't have attempted this surgery without seeing it first hand.  I'll give him a shout.

I may be interested as well, maybe my vet could do it instead if it would be too difficult to ship a rooster here. How much would it cost to ship a buff orp to connecticut? thanks

 

[bluedogsonly]

I may be interested as well, maybe my vet could do it instead if it would be too difficult to ship a rooster here. How much would it cost to ship a buff orp to connecticut? thanks

It's not too hard or expensive to ship a bird. I'd guess around $50? I sent one to NJ for $48 express. I don't have any buff orpingtons at this time, but if you could locate a young one, preferably about 2lbs and pre crowing, we can get it set up.

Dr. James

 

[Ramblin Rooster]

so would it be $250 for a decrowed bird to be shipped here?

And do you make guinea fowl less loud?