Safe Alternative to Dangerous Surgical Neutering of Roosters

[MissDolly]

I might be wrong but I believe you've missed the recommended age for caponizing. You could look into in case I'm wrong. I absolutely love a rooster so I like them all natural. I do understand and respect that not everyone feels the same, especially when it's not your fault. I admire that you are looking for alternatives rather than just jumping in blindly and you actually want to keep him even though he's not going to pay any rent (lay eggs). Best wishes for you and your handsome guy

Editing for clarification: I merely mentioned caponizing because of the title of this thread "Safe Alternatives to Dangerous........"
My apologies for causing any confusion

“Caponizing” is not an option for us. I will not risk his life to do this. My chickens & rooster are our pets, with a side benefit of providing us eggs. I love my flock!

I cannot have a rooster where I live. I am trying to be responsible, so I can keep him and give him the best life possible. I was asked by a member to post our journey to help others.

 

[MissDolly]

I had the exact same rooster (see my avatar) and tried a no crow collar, which didn't help that much. I eventually had to rehome him. I've never heard of such an implant. If it only lasts for one year, are you going to do this every year for the rest of his life?

Yes

 

[Acre4Me]

It’s an alternative few will pursue, due to cost and/or finding a vet to do this. Also, it is still risking the life of the male. I have seen on here, many times, that anesthesia is not something poultry tolerate very well, and it can kill them. It is a risk.

Most people, when facing a prohibition on roosters, will sell or give away the male, or butcher them for dinner. Sometimes the males That are sold end up happily living with another flock. For many, their chickens are livestock and not pets. With regards to the law, chickens are typically considered livestock.

semantics, however, you have a cockerel, because he is under 1 year old. A male chicken over a year old is a rooster.

Caponization is a quick procedure done many thousands of times, with few deaths, using simple tools. Caponization is typical performed on male chicks age 6-9 weeks old, and the testicles are small. if you were to watch videos of people doing the procedure on the streets of other countries, it takes them about 10 seconds per bird. Of course, there are companies that produce caponized birds in very clean environments bc caponized birds grow large and have very tender meat (with a high selling point), they don’t crow, they don’t fight. The reasons behind caponization are similar to why other male livestock are neutered -better quality meat, as one key reason.

 

[HeatherKellyB]

It’s an alternative few will pursue, due to cost and/or finding a vet to do this. Also, it is still risking the life of the male. I have seen on here, many times, that anesthesia is not something poultry tolerate very well, and it can kill them. It is a risk.

Most people, when facing a prohibition on roosters, will sell or give away the male, or butcher them for dinner. Sometimes the males That are sold end up happily living with another flock. For many, their chickens are livestock and not pets. With regards to the law, chickens are typically considered livestock.

semantics, however, you have a cockerel, because he is under 1 year old. A male chicken over a year old is a rooster.

Caponization is a quick procedure done many thousands of times, with few deaths, using simple tools. Caponization is typical performed on male chicks age 6-9 weeks old, and the testicles are small. if you were to watch videos of people doing the procedure on the streets of other countries, it takes them about 10 seconds per bird. Of course, there are companies that produce caponized birds in very clean environments bc caponized birds grow large and have very tender meat (with a high selling point), they don’t crow, they don’t fight. The reasons behind caponization are similar to why other male livestock are neutered -better quality meat, as one key reason.

Thank you for this reply and clear explanation of the procedure @Acre4Me I mentioned this "safer possibile option" idea because of it being permanent and no anesthesia. Thank you for explaining so clearly. Your reply helps to show my genuine intentions. Thank you

@MissDolly I respect that you love your flock and to be honest, I'm the same way with mine. This is why I have so many males. My reply about caponizing was in reference to your thread title, "safe alternatives". I in no way wish any harm to your handsome cockerel. That was the only safer alternative that is permanent that I'm familiar with and I wasn't 100% sure about the age requirements. I apologize if my reply was taken out of context because I only wanted to help. I truly wish you nothing but the very best with him and the rest of your flock. I hope the implant works out. I'm curious and would love to follow your journey with this

 

[MissDolly]

Thank you for this reply and clear explanation of the procedure @Acre4Me I mentioned this "safer possibile option" idea because of it being permanent and no anesthesia. Thank you for explaining so clearly. Your reply helps to show my genuine intentions. Thank you

@MissDolly I respect that you love your flock and to be honest, I'm the same way with mine. This is why I have so many males. My reply about caponizing was in reference to your thread title, "safe alternatives". I in no way wish any harm to your handsome cockerel. That was the only safer alternative that is permanent that I'm familiar with and I wasn't 100% sure about the age requirements. I apologize if my reply was taken out of context because I only wanted to help. I truly wish you nothing but the very best with him and the rest of your flock. I hope the implant works out. I'm curious and would love to follow your journey with this

I have only had my chickens since December. I don’t know all the correct terms. I had no idea first that I had male & that he could be neutered. He’s 5 1/2 months old.

 

[HeatherKellyB]

I have only had my chickens since December. I don’t know all the correct terms. I had no idea first that I had male & that he could be neutered. He’s 5 1/2 months old.

We were all beginners at one point, so I totally get it. I wasn't sure about the age requirements on caponizing either. I have only read about the procedure on here. I'm anxious to learn about the implants as I haven't read as much. Looking forward to learning as you share your experience. I wish you the very best

 

[MissDolly]

I have only had my chickens since December. I don’t know all the correct terms. I had no idea first that I had male & that he could be neutered. He’s 5 1/2 months old.

Thanks Heather! I only know what my hubby told me. I’m going to call tomorrow to get more details. I’ll update if I get new info on this...

 

[CaliFarmsAR]

Fallowing

 

[gimmie birdies]

I am lucky, I have a rooster who is about 6 months old, and he is

a dad of 2 and, has not crowed yet. I know he will some day, maybe but we will see. He is a OE, I hatched from an egg shipped by Meyers. The other black hen is the daughter if my avatar.

 

[MissDolly]

I am lucky, I have a rooster who is about 6 months old, and he isView attachment 2378593 a dad of 2 and, has not crowed yet. I know he will some day, maybe but we will see. He is a OE, I hatched from an egg shipped by Meyers. The other black hen is the daughter if my avatar.

Beautiful birds!! I love his colors!!
I wish we could do that but we are limited as to how many chickens we are allowed to have. We are already over the limit by 3.
As long as nobody complains, and they won’t we have awesome neighbors, there is no problem.