Managing a rooster with neighbors

[Mrs. K]

Really I think it depends on how close your neighbors are. If you are all very close together, I would re-home the bird. I love the sound of my rooster, but he is quite a ways away from the house, I would not want him near my bedroom.

This is your first year with roosters, I think roosters take some experience and a lot of space. Most truly backyard set ups do not have enough room for them. If you have small children, I also recommend sending the rooster somewhere else. Roosters take experience.

Mrs K

 

[CatWhisperer]

You should talk to your neighbors in person about it. Offer eggs. Some may like the sound of crowing (I do). It may not sound as loud to your neighbors as you think it may. You may even find someone who can care for your chickens when you travel.

 

[aart]

You could ask your neighbors...and hopefully they will be honest and not say it's OK then report you for excessive noise so that you may lose all your chickens.
Most places that have regulations regarding poultry also have a noise disturbance clause.