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If you just like him, you could always Caponize him and keep him- basically a neutering. Results in a hen-like chicken who will not crow and I've heard they'll even brood a nest of eggs?? I don't know- never done it. That's only if you're really in love with that roo and don't want to eat him
You can read about that process/surgery here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/210041/how-to-caponize-a-rooster-warning-graphic-pics
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