I think I have a roo. . .

[bobbi-j]

You and your husband are the only ones who can decide what to do with any cockerels you have. First, I'd make sure that's what they are. Good, clear pictures of the feathers around the bottom of the neck, and on the back near the tail are helpful. On a cockerel, they'll be thinner, longer and pointier. You might want to post the pictures on the "What Breed or Gender Is This?" section of the forum. You could also look at multitudes of pictures already posted and get an idea of what to look for to determine the sex of your birds.

 

[Priscilla's mom]

how old is your bird? I have a blue wyandotte that I am unsure of because she has a different shaped beak than her gold and silver laced coop mates. I'm watching her tail feathers and wondering how old they are before the tail starts to plume upward like that.

 

[chicken4prez]

He's opposed to the crowing. I'm pretty sure this one would be a wonderful rooster if we wanted to breed them but we are just keeping a small flock of layers.

Have you ever heard of a crow collar? I'm planning to get one for my roosters.

 

[bobbi-j]

Have you ever heard of a crow collar? I'm planning to get one for my roosters.

There is nothing wrong with not keeping a rooster if you don't want one. They're not for everyone.

 

[DesertBird]

Have you ever heard of a crow collar? I'm planning to get one for my roosters.

A crow collar? What's that? Does it shock them when they crow or something?

 

[bobbi-j]

A crow collar? What's that? Does it shock them when they crow or something?

No, it's a collar (Velcro, or something like it) that you put around their neck so they don't crow as loudly as they would otherwise. If not watched closely, it could strangle the rooster. Do your research before using such a device.

 

[MilesFluffybutt]

Of the 11 (yes, you read that right), only two crow. Generally, the larger the bird the louder the voice.

 

[chicken4prez]

No, it's a collar (Velcro, or something like it) that you put around their neck so they don't crow as loudly as they would otherwise. If not watched closely, it could strangle the rooster. Do your research before using such a device.

It prevents them from taking the amount of air they need to crow. Yes, it is a tad risky but this one brand I found people love. Don't try making your own though. My neighbours have and they have almost killed the rooster because they weren't flexible and they were too big.

 

[chicken4prez]

There is nothing wrong with not keeping a rooster if you don't want one. They're not for everyone.

It was just a suggestion. Roosters are a fun addition to your flock but like you said, they're not for everyone.

 

[chicken4prez]

A crow collar? What's that? Does it shock them when they crow or something?

It prevents them from taking the amount of air they need to crow. It doesn't affect their breathing or anything. I've done silly amounts of researching and here is the site I think has the best ones: https://nocrowroostercollars.com

It's just an idea if you want to keep your rooster but don't like the crowing. They still do crow but it's barely heard. I think it will be a lifesaver when my roosters start crowing.