Does anyone in central Texas caponize?(Waco/BCS area)

[Cal Lennie]

Hello all,
I have a small mixed flock of Pullets that I keep as pets/egg layers and one, a Rhode Island Red, turned out to be a Rooster. These are the kids' pets and as such I don't want 'Cricket'(as he's been named) to get aggressive with them when they are playing in the run. I have called no less than 14 local vets and animal hospitals trying to find someone who will caponize him with no luck. If anyone has any information for me it would be greatly appreciated as he is one of the favorites and I don't want to get rid of him.

Thanks,
Cal

 

[thriftyfarmer]

How old is the rooster?

 

[Cal Lennie]

About 3 months old.

 

[LindaB220]

About 3 months old.

Good to have you. I don't know of anyone in that area. Usually it's done at 4-5 weeks unless you have an expert to do the bigger one. Hard to fine them. You may have to give him away.

 

[thriftyfarmer]

Check this out. http://www.themodernhomestead.us/article/caponizing.html

Harvey Ussery explains it well.

 

[LindaB220]

How old is the rooster?

By the way,

I checked out your website and loved the videos. Kind of tired of watching you eat eggs.

Really done well. Enjoyed it. I like Weston Price also.