Help. How do I get my hen to stop crowing?

[JacinLarkwell]

That barred one is so cool looking. Though it stinks that they are all boys

 

[SnootyHen]

They're very pretty little boys. Hopefully he will trade you for some pullets. I totally understand the heartbreak. With my first flock, one of my girls gave me such anxiety waiting for her to for sure be a girl because we can't have roosters either.

 

[Nanci McFarland]

Is there a place to take roosters? Should I call local farms?

 

[nuthatched]

Is there a place to take roosters? Should I call local farms?

If you want to but don't hold your breath.
Give them back to your nephew or make soup.

 

[Nanci McFarland]

Sorry

Will he take them back?

I've sent him a text but have not heard back yet.

 

[Nanci McFarland]

Maybe see if you can get started Pullets from him to make up for the loss in time spent on these. Post photos of any you're considering and we'll tell you if they're pullets or cockerels.

I posted photos on my 10:30 post this morning. Let me know what you think. Thanks.

 

[nuthatched]

I posted photos on my 10:30 post this morning. Let me know what you think. Thanks.

I meant any chickens in the future, we've already told you that all your current chickens are boys. :]

 

[Nanci McFarland]

That's because it's a rooster and not a barred rock. He's very handsome!
Combs and waddled aren't a 100% on telling the gender.
See those long feathers that hang down on either side of the tail, those are called saddles and they are long and pointy on a male. Males also have longer feathers on the neck called hackles. Hens have saddles and hackles too but they are short and rounded

Thank you! I am sad but will perservere in getting some actual hens in my coop.

 

[Nanci McFarland]

I meant any chickens in the future, we've already told you that all your current chickens are boys. :]

Ah, I re-read and understand now. I am not sure where to get hens that are actually hens but I will research. Is there a way to know if any of these BYC members are near me in California?

 

[nuthatched]

Thank you! I am sad but will perservere in getting some actual hens in my coop.

That's the spirit, check feed store's or Craigslist in the spring or you can look uphatcheries although if you only want a few, many hatcheries won't ship less than 15. I think cackle hatchery may ship as few as 6, but I'll have to check.
Edit, cacklehatchery.com has a 3 chicks minimum
They are one of the best hatcheries there is in terms of quality and health.