Rooster, Do they all crow?

[Gazinga]

ok, im in the comon position of having bought ten buff orphingtons, and one wound up being a roo! I only want eggs and no chick, and i dont want to disturb the neighbors with crowing. I knew i had to get rid of the roo, how ever, i have become attached to the little guy! darn it! so i have a hopefull question...do al roos crows or can we get lucky and get one that stays pretty much quite! i bet i know the answer, but i have my fingers crossed

 

[bangor777]

I've never heard of a roo that doesn't crow! maybe, just maybe, when he starts your neighbors will like it! I know I've missed hearing a rooster crow (had them when I was a kid). Good luck to you!

 

[pkeeler]

There is crowing and there is crowing. I don't have a lot of experience, but I would think some roosters crow more than others. A random crow now and then probably wouldn't bother anyone.

 

[HenMamma]

I am blessed with neighbors who love an occasional crow! He only crows in the morning before I let them out of the coop though. You don't really hear it unless you are standing right next to it.

 

[Gazinga]

hmmm, could be hope yet then

 

[ears73]

My understanding is that larger roosters and those who don't have much competition with other roosters do not crow as much. I also agree that keeping him inside the coop in the mornings will -hopefully- keep the sound somewhat contained.

I as well thought we had hens until last week when the coop crowed at 5:45am!

good luck!

 

[arlee453]

They all crow, but in varying degrees of annoying-ness.

I have two roosters and they are pretty good about not crowing ALL DANG DAY LONG and they are also good about waiting until at least daylight hours.

 

[rooster-red]

Yes, they all crow.

 

[jgranddoucet]

I am totally new to chickens and only have one rooster but I have yet to hear a crow out of him. I would hold off on giving your guy away...especially if he's a nice one!