Holy Feather — did “she” crow?

[Hyper_Chicken05]

Lol, yes indeed I know this. I was referring to them more colloquially.

I still dont get the point of that, saying something incorrect on purpose.

 

[EggWalrus]

I still dont get the point of that, saying something incorrect on purpose.

It's a Northern Hemisphere thing, you aren't supposed to understand when you're upside down, down under.

 

[Rlmp817]

I know you stated you are not zoned for Roos, but you could try a no-crow collar and maybe it will make him quiet enough not to alert the neighborhood

 

[21hens-incharge]

Not sure about those no crow collars....

They put pressure on the neck.
I have read a few things about roosters choking to death trying to swallow food.

To me it's risky for the roo.

 

[Trux]

OK so here is a dilemma, if she is a pullet that crows, she is technically NOT a Rooster, so in all actuality you wouldn't be violating the zoning ordinance.

 

[Trux]

Not sure about those no crow collars....

They put pressure on the neck.
I have read a few things about roosters choking to death trying to swallow food.

To me it's risky for the roo.

The thing with No Crow Collars is they work...AS LONG AS YOU FOLLOW DIRECTIONS THAT COME WITH THE PRODUCT. I use one on my Roo and it cut the volume of his crow in half. Those people that have choked their Roo's with it, IMO didn't follow the directions. They couldn't have or their Roo's would be alive.
Read on https://nocrowroostercollars.com/pages/instructions-tips

 

[McChickenMc]

It's hard to give away a sweet roo . I had to give away 4 total (my full flock) in susscession. The last was the most difficult to part with. Ours took about 4 days to get their full volume 'crow' going.

 

[chickendreams24]

It's a Northern Hemisphere thing, you aren't supposed to understand when you're upside down, down under.

Lol I'm from the northern hemisphere and personally still don't get it but to each his own.

 

[EggSighted4Life]

He is ABSOLUTELY beautiful and unbelievably sweet. One of the sweetest of our flock and an ultimate care taker. If ever I wanted to keep a Roo, it’s now.

Well, he is a cockerel still and not even close to the same as a rooster.

Unfortunately MANY people find their "sweet roos" all too often... attack their mislead human, once hormones kick in. If he isn't trying to mate at all already, you aren't there yet and won't be for a bit. There are usually a few different maturing stages I have noticed going all the way past 1 yer old which is when they are technically called cock (or rooster). People think these boys are SWEET... what they are is confident. And now they KNOW they don't have to "fear" you... fear is another word for respect essentially. So SOME will see you as another flock mate to be challenged or even taken down. And so begins the nightmare of the keeper who is confused because they LOVE this sweet boy and don't want to see anything bad happen to him. They tolerate his attacks and abuse, relentless crowing at them... until they finally decide they can't take it anymore and it's ruining their chicken keeping experience.... before they move on, with a much better understanding of rooster behavior. This is all to often the experience of first time owners who allow the boys to hang out on their laps and such. And those who haven't yet hit hormones but are being rehomed are advertised as "friendly young rooster".

Anyways, I hope this isn't the case for you, I know not ALL will turn out that way. But now you have some information available that you might not have previously been aware of. There are lots of threads on here about how to teach a cockerel some respect, should you choose to keep him I suggest looking into them right away... and change YOUR behavior ASAP, if he is allowed to hang out on your lap and such.

Regarding no crow collars... some will work fine for people long term... accidents happen! I don't personally think trying to get around the law is an honorable thing to do. Loop holes and hiding are for criminals. Laws are there for a reason. The more people who try to circumvent them is just how things get tightened harder for those of us who DO abide by the law. Laws are made for people who care. Sure you can get away with speeding... does that make it right? To me karma always comes back to you... you get what you give! You reap what you sew, more than you sew, and later than you sew.

ETA: I don't mean to say you have done anything wrong. My reference to change YOUR behavior is meant as a general statement, and not actually personal.

 

[EggSighted4Life]

OK so here is a dilemma, if she is a pullet that crows, she is technically NOT a Rooster, so in all actuality you wouldn't be violating the zoning ordinance.

I have a two year old hen that started crowing recently.

You pose a good question! That would be something requiring individual attention and new understanding on the part of the governing authority. I imagine the whole dog barking, decibel level conversation to come into play. However... that ISN'T a pullet which is obvious to anyone with poultry experience.

And my hen crowing is NOTHING like a rooster crow. It's more like someone is sick or something... still a very obvious crow, but much quieter and more hilarious... like when very young boys first find their voice. Kinda crackled and deep, though I'm sure some are better at it than others. Sometimes my roosters start crowing at 2:30 am or 4:30 am. My hen never has yet... and actually doesn't on a daily basis. What did she start doing with her eggs is all I really want to know!