I was at a farmer's market earlier today and there must have been a few dozen roosters, some caged individually, some with a hen, some with other roosters. There were a few that were ear-piercingly loud and others that didn't even bother making a peep (even among the roosters who were caged with other roosters). If it's possible, maybe you can check out a farmer's market and just pick the quietest one? Although you won't have the fun of raising them as chicks, they could maybe pass on their quiet disposition to any offspring?
My quietest roo was a Partridge Rock roo....he rarely crowed, usually just one or two times of a morning and that was it...nice muted crowing. Loved that roo!!!
Thanks guys. I am trying to convince my dad to let me get a rooster but he says there way too noisy. i will use these breeds to try to persuade him. Thanks again!!
I have 3 Brahma roosters who crow loud, long, from 4 in the morning to about 6 at night. Brahmas being quiet is a myth as far as I am concerned....however, they are handsome, tolerant and friendly.