Rooster showed up with wild turkey hen flock, now what do I do?

[ColtHandorf]

Awe! I'm glad he got to stay.

 

[Bigtom Turkey]

He is a pretty boy!

 

[MaGlockner]

Thank you. We are now facing an issue: he found his voice! He just cockadoodledoo'd loudly and for several minutes. So much for being on the down low! There was nothing threatening the flock. Not sure why he did that (obviously I know very little about Roos ... I have a neighbor who is nosy and very much known far and wide for sticking said nose in other people's stuff... I'd hoped Ody would be quiet so that this wouldn't be an issue. Any suggestions for how to address this before we're forced to get rid of him?

 

[MaGlockner]

second day crowing around noon. ran out to see what was up - he was in the coop with all the ladies. nothing untoward ... he needs to quit that or he needs to be re-homed, because it's only a matter of time before my neighbor complains

 

[WallyG74]

second day crowing around noon. ran out to see what was up - he was in the coop with all the ladies. nothing untoward ... he needs to quit that or he needs to be re-homed, because it's only a matter of time before my neighbor complains

It’s not always something wrong. They just crow. He’s saying to the world that he’s here and he’s the man!

 

[Ebony Rose]

You might proactively soften your neighbor's stance by telling them the story of how you got him and offering some fresh eggs periodically (or a one time gift). It's amazing how food on the table tends to make people less grumpy about small things. A rooster crowing a few times daily is really a small thing.

 

[MaGlockner]

he's crowing non-stop right now. i'm really worried - this isn't gonna fly with the neighbors.

 

[K0k0shka]

You can't make him stop crowing, and his crowing doesn't mean anything's wrong. Roosters crow, that's just what they do. They want to announce their presence to the world. It was only a matter of time, and it's inevitable. If the neighbor won't allow it, then you'll need to rehome him fast.

 

[bobbi-j]

Roosters crow. It’s their nature. Hopefully you can find him a new home soon.