My rooster is a nuisance but I love him

[wordsretainpower]

I need my rooster to stop crowing in the middle of the night. All of my chickens are at risk bc of him bc my property is a hair too small to get a chicken permit in my town...but the economy sucks and I'll be dammed if I'm not slightly self sufficient...he keeps ripping the no crow collar off..
Any advice? I'm concerned putting it on him bc he faints....why does he faint? That's my main question....I can fit my pinky underneath...

But it seems to freak him out.

His name is Themi Lovato bc I initially thought he was a Hen pretending to be a rooster....and he's now kinda famous in my town...
But if any busy body calls up the town on me I'm screwed. You would think the more times I have to wake up at 4 am to go tackle my rooster and recollar him would make me hate him but it's the complete opposite...its like some weird bonding experience....

He's such a good rooster lol maybe too good at being a rooster...

 

[janiedoe]

Rehome him. You don't need a rooster for eggs.
No crow collars are dangerous and often deadly. If he is "fainting " you are killing him slowly and cruely.

 

[DobieLover]

why does he faint?

Because he can't breath.
If you really love him, rehome him. It is not fair to him to try to force him to stop one of the most natural behaviors of a rooster.
Good luck with the rest of your flock.

 

[swampfox440]

Hi, welcome to BYC! I wonder if there is an overhead night light coming on nearby, that is making him crow in the middle of the night. Pleased to meet you and thanks for joining us. I wouldn't use a no crow collar, it might be better to rehome him.

 

[007Sean]

Howdy, and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Happy to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[Grammy60]

Hello and welcome to BYC All I've heard about the collar is bad things, like the replies above. I myself have never used one. Best of luck with your flock and rooster

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

 

[Dr Evy]

Welcome to BYC. We’re so glad you joined!

 

[sourland]

Good morning, and welcome. Sadly, someone is very likely to report him and you will lose your entire flock.

 

[SilverBirds]

Welcome to BYC!

No crow collars are very dangerous for the roosters. As others said, he's fainting because he can't breathe. The best thing to do would be to get rid of him before you are reported.