Loud rooster

[izakifoto]

We got a rooster by accident from our murdochs and we our totally fine with it but our whiny neighbor is causing problems and threatening to kill it, we've tried making it some collars but it dosent like them so I would like to know if theres any other solutions to his crowing, no harming please.
(White cochin)

 

[3KillerBs]

What are the local laws/ordinances about roosters and/or noise problems?

If your rooster is perfectly legal can you report your neighbor's threats to the police?

 

[The Happster]

I think you can buy a collar, never tried it myself as I have never had to worry about neighbors.
Hope you can get things sorted out!
Poor rooster! I really don't understand people that hate roosters crows. I love the noise.

 

[aart]

What are the local laws/ordinances about roosters and/or noise problems?

Yep, first thing to find out.
@izakifoto do you know your rights here?

We got a rooster by accident from our murdochs and we our totally fine with it but our whiny neighbor is causing problems and threatening to kill it, we've tried making it some collars but it dosent like them so I would like to know if theres any other solutions to his crowing, no harming please.
(White cochin)

Touchy situation...sounds like not a great relationship to begin with, involving the police might just make it worse, even if you legally can have the crower.
Crow collars can be harmful..and they often don't do the trick.

I really don't understand people that hate roosters crows. I love the noise.

I like to hear my cock crowing too...but the noise all chickens make can be very annoying, especially if it is incessant and loud and close.

 

[cyfarian]

What about getting him caponized (neutured)? It prevents crowing and further hormone development.

 

[aart]

What about getting him caponized (neutured)? It prevents crowing and further hormone development.

Needs to be done by about 6-8 weeks....once they are crowing it's too late and a much more difficult procedure.

 

[cyfarian]

I thought it could be done up to 6 months.

 

[LaFleche]

Instead of strangling him with a collar or mutilating the poor creature I would suggest to rehome him to a place where he is allowed to live a normal rooster life including some crowing every once in a while.

 

[aart]

I thought it could be done up to 6 months.

Not that I've read about.
Might depend on where you live.
Call a vet and ask....please let us know what you learn

Oh, and.... Welcome to BYC! @cyfarian
Where in this world are you located?
Climate, and time of year, is almost always a factor.
Please add your general geographical location to your profile.
It's easy to do, and then it's always there!

 

[cyfarian]

Thanks so much about the headsup about my profile. I updated it.

I read the 6 month part on the forums here. I searched for the exact post, but I couldn't find it. But I see people talking in this mega thread about caponizing at 6 months successfully: https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/graphic-pics-of-my-day-learning-to-caponize.675898/