Desperate Measures

[rosemarythyme]

It's well worth looking at the link with the graphic photos especially since this is something that you want to have done - wouldn't you want to know what the procedure actually entails, including the risks? I read up on it a while back out of curiosity (I wasn't sure what a capon was) and found it informative, especially since there aren't many vets see poultry and probably even fewer would offer caponizing.

If the concern is roosters fighting over hens you could also separate your roosters from the hens and form a rooster flock... supposedly they're less likely to fight if there's no girls to fight over.

 

[Rebecca Nina]

There was a clear warning on the link that it contained graphic pictures. If you didn't want to look at them you shouldn't have clicked the link. Please realize that R2elk took the time to answer your question. If you didn't find it helpful that's fine but there's no need to be rude to someone that was trying to help you.

Being rude was not my intention, but you need to realize that since I started this forum, I have been battered with rude comments, that are not helpful or anything that I can learn from, I will be removing my self from this forum, it was not at all like I expected. I think people use it as soap box to lecture their views. This site was highly recommended so I am very disappointed. I made it clear from the beginning that I was a novice, in hopes that people would understand and not bombard me with the graphic details and hopeless suggestions.

 

[keesmom]

Unfortunately there just are not a lot of options available for excess cockerels.

1. butcher
2. rehome
3. keep a male only flock

Since #1 is out, you're left with #2 and #3. Since these are silkies, and they are old enough for you to tell they are male, I think caponizing is out. The risk to them is a lot higher as they get older, since the bits that need to be removed are larger and closer to some major blood vessels.

There is a rooster flock thread somewhere on here you may want to check out.

 

[wyoDreamer]

I am sorry that you feel that way. You asked a question and it was answered. I don't think anyone on this thread was being rude, only trying to help. With a little more information about your situation, we may even be able to come up with a solution to your problem.

That said, I admit there can be some very rude people that come onto this website, but I find that everywhere in life - on the web or off. I have simply learned to take away what information is helpful to me and feel sorry for the people who have not learned to respect others. There are certain people who's posts I never read - skip over them entirely.



Good luck with your chickens.

 

[Wickedchicken6]

May I ask a couple of questions just to get a better understanding. Is this to stop the roosters from crowing? Is it so the males and females stay together without getting fertilized eggs...as that's not desired?

I have a large number of roosters that are kept separately and I have 4 purebred silkies with that bunch. Silkies tends to be a very mellow bird and once they pass the silly adolescent age, they stay together very well.

If you don't mind having fertilized eggs to eat or use...there's no reason you'd have to keep your roosters away from their sisters. Silkie females tend to be broody a lot of the time...they don't lay that many eggs with or without a rooster. IF I had a flock of Silkies for pets or eggs, I would leave brothers and sisters together and just make sure no eggs were set on. It's a possibility to maybe consider if that falls within your plans. I'm just trying to think outside the box.

 

[Ellie Hooks]

I am new and have received much information. No one has ever been rude to me. I still can't remember how to start a thread tho...

 

[Wickedchicken6]

I am new and have received much information. No one has ever been rude to me. I still can't remember how to start a thread tho...

Hi Ellie! What are you posting about?
1) First place to go is to click on the Forums button at the top if you are on a computer.
2) Then scroll down the list of different topics to find the topic that your topic would be related to.

 

[Wickedchicken6]

Hi Ellie! What are you posting about?
1) First place to go is to click on the Forums button at the top if you are on a computer.
2) Then scroll down the list of different topics to find the topic that your topic would be related to.

Here's an image of the disease/injury thead. I've circled the "post new thread" button in red. Just click on it to start your thread.

 

[Ellie Hooks]

Here's an image of the disease/injury thead. I've circled the "post new thread" button in red. Just click on it to start your thread.

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Oh....thankyou so much I want to post a pic of my first egg

 

[Wickedchicken6]

Oh....thankyou so much I want to post a pic of my first egg

If you have any difficulties, just ask. I or someone else will help you further.