rooster collars??

[Kenzie73]

Does anyone have the problem of their rooster just continually backing up into things with it on and trying to "back out of it" for hours? I know stress can kill a chicken, so I am a bit concerned about it. Any tips would be helpful. He has only had it on for a day, though.

 

[lizgarf]

Does anyone have the problem of their rooster just continually backing up into things with it on and trying to "back out of it" for hours? I know stress can kill a chicken, so I am a bit concerned about it. Any tips would be helpful. He has only had it on for a day, though.

When mine did that, it was just briefly. There was a time when he was really staggering around for awhile, and when I removed the collar, I saw a lot of broken pinfeathers, that I think were stabbing his neck. It was better once I cleaned it up.
It's possible that yours is on too tight and it's also possible that he just may not tolerate it. I wouldn't let him keep backing into things like that if it doesn't clear up within an hour or so. Others may have different experiences with it, though.

By the way, my rooster is going to a big ranch where he can crow to his heart's delight, if all goes as planned. I'm keeping one of his part-bantam cockerels, who so far is quieter and responds a little better with the collar, to the extent I've had it on him. Desi is such a loud crower that the collar's effect has been very limited, but better than nothing.

 

[Lobzi]

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Mine just do the back up thing at the end of their crow. Im thinking they feel a bit uncomfortable when they do crow with the collar so it is a deterrent from their crowing. Not sure about the stress thing though. Mine seem to be dealing with whatever stress is involved just fine. They have been wearing their collars for a few months now.

 

[LittleChicks4Me]

Actually, chickens don't have a voice box, and glue is not used at all in the procedure. I asked my vet about it because I have mostly roosters as I run a rescue and they are no longer allowed in the city of New Orleans. My vet, Dr. Gregory Rich, is very well known and he explained the procedure to me and told me he would not perform it. The chicken is put under anesthesia and formaldehyde is dripped into the bird's throat and it BURNS the vocal cords, in turn damaging them permanently. It's a very risky and inhumane procedure, as it does interfere with the roosters ability to communicate normally with his flock.

I am going to order a few of the no crow collars and try them out on my boys.

"Awww that is terrible..
No crow collar, helps lessen the volume of crowing.
Without the cruel procedure..
Thank you for sharing.

 

[sktlmt]

I just went to Joann Fabrics and bought a 1.5 in wide piece of one wrap velcro cut an 8 inch piece and made one end pointy to make it harder for him or the hens to pull off. My chickens are completely free range on 2 acres so he is sequestered on my deck. He is none to pleased about his new collar. It is not helping that his neck feathers still have the waxy coating so some of them stick out. Anyway as soon as he gets a grip and can walk forward he will be able to join the rest. I have 2 roosters so tomorrow will be the other ones turn. They will only have to wear the collar at night. As during the day no one in my neighborhood cares about the crowing. But when they start as the sun is coming up...I care! I am going to cut the velcro in half and sew in a piece of fabric and see if that is more comfortable. it will also make it a bit wider.

 

[sktlmt]

Does anyone have the problem of their rooster just continually backing up into things with it on and trying to "back out of it" for hours? I know stress can kill a chicken, so I am a bit concerned about it. Any tips would be helpful. He has only had it on for a day, though.

Yes I just put on a collar and mine is freaking out and going backwards then he stops and is still as a statue. After a few minutes he goes backward again. I have picked him up several times to calm him down. After I put in on him I offered him food. He would eat as long as his hind end was resting against my legs.
Has your rooster gotten use to the collar and is it working??

 

[lizgarf]

Yes I just put on a collar and mine is freaking out and going backwards then he stops and is still as a statue. After a few minutes he goes backward again. I have picked him up several times to calm him down. After I put in on him I offered him food. He would eat as long as his hind end was resting against my legs.
Has your rooster gotten use to the collar and is it working??

Hi, sorry for the late response. My rooster got used to the collar, but it was never very effective on him. The best thing I found to prevent waking me up was putting him in a carrier inside the crawl space overnight. I eventually re-homed that rooster who was just so darn loud, and his part-bantam son is quieter, so it works to have no collar on him and just put him in the man cave at night. I live in a suburban community, so a loud rooster with no collar was too much during the day, but Diego is quiet enough that I don't worry about it bothering anyone, as long as he's in the man cave in the morning. I think the collars are only somewhat effective, depending on the rooster, so you may want to come up with a different solution if you find the collar not working for your guys, especially since you don't have to worry about noise during the day.

 

[sktlmt]

Hi, sorry for the late response. My rooster got used to the collar, but it was never very effective on him. The best thing I found to prevent waking me up was putting him in a carrier inside the crawl space overnight. I eventually re-homed that rooster who was just so darn loud, and his part-bantam son is quieter, so it works to have no collar on him and just put him in the man cave at night. I live in a suburban community, so a loud rooster with no collar was too much during the day, but Diego is quiet enough that I don't worry about it bothering anyone, as long as he's in the man cave in the morning. I think the collars are only somewhat effective, depending on the rooster, so you may want to come up with a different solution if you find the collar not working for your guys, especially since you don't have to worry about noise during the day.

Thanks
I have collars on both of my roosters. I just adjusted it on Rusty and again he freaked out running backwards. He recovered from it in less then an hour this time. They work sort of... Rusty had an ear piercing crow and he really loved the sound of his voice so he would crow for 30-60 minutes at a time. Now his crow is 50% quieter and he only crows a few times. Penquinie got his collar and freaked out for about 2 minutes then was ready to be back with the girls. The collar reduced his volume about 60% and frequency about 70%. So overall it has made it more tolerable. Rusty thought 2:30 am was a good time one morning and he got tossed into the little house for the rest of the night. It only took once. They usually start about 7am. Or at least that is when I generally hear them. I am lucky both of my neighbors love the sounds the roosters make.

 

[pam883]

What is decrowed and how do you do it? Thanks

 

[pam883]

When I went to the No Crow Collar website they have chickens fighting on it! I would never buy one of them because of this. Check it out it is on there.