Sound proof coop

[Pigeon123]

Hey, does anyone know how I can sound proof my coop? It's just that my chickens are really loud and my neighbors are upset. Thank you.

 

[TalkALittle]

Unfortunately, sound travels thru air so if your coop is made soundproof it will also need to be air tight. The large areas open for ventilation that are needed for healthy living conditions will end up countering any soundproofing measures.

 

[jthornton]

Can you put up a sound proof wall between the coop and the neighbors who I assume don't like eggs... or just sound proof the wall that faces them. No roosters I hope.

JT

 

[Ryn2011]

What state do you live in?

I live in Indiana and in my county as long as my coop is 40ft from the nearest neighbors house I am allowed to have one. I don't have any roosters but my birds can be loud when they see me coming or if a neighbors cat comes into my yard.

I had one complaint from the cats owner (who also owns barking dogs) and I reminded her that her dogs bark all day long and I can hear it. I let her know that I was a Vet Tech student and that I am aware that dogs bark. She started to argue but I told her that if she wanted to play the "noise complaint" game that I already had a leg up on her as I've already filed a complaint over her dogs being tied to trees in her yard without fresh water or adequate food. She hasn't said a word since.

I also offered her "free" eggs as a peace offering in a kill-em-with-kindness gesture but I think she got my drift about having her dogs taken from her if she makes a....peep. <---See what I did there?

But sounding proofing a coop isn't a good idea. Ventilation is key and you can only muffle so much sound before you are doing more damage than good.

 

[tigger19687]

I don't let mine out till later in the morning (because I am home all day).
That helps in general. They really can't complain after 8am (7am by law is ok) and mine don't really make that much noise. I have 4 hens. It is just the Egg call that kills me.
Even the complaining old woman behind me has not complained that I know of. At least no one has come to my door.
Mine also are not a constant noise maker.
Unlike a dog that can bark ALL DAY LONG and you can complain about, most hens are not any louder then the local Wild life birds.

 

[Pigeon123]

Thank you.

 

[Chullicken]

You really can't sound proof an average backyard chicken coop without creating some health risk. I've done a lot of research as a hobby lately on this very topic. You can however, add certain materials as insulation and figure out your noise direction. With this concept some of the noise will be dampened, some of it will escape and some of it will be redirected to another area that may not have a resounding echo effect you get with chicken noises. Roxul is expensive but can have multiple benefits as an insulator of sound and weather. It's more expensive, but very user friendly. Your standard R value batten insulation can also be effective. I have an Icelandic rooster and his crow is like a banshee. My parents next door really find it intrusive at points so I started doing a lot of research. I've managed using these tips to drop his voice decibels down several notches and take some of the piercing noise out if it. I do not believe nor condone the use of any kind of rooster 'collar' or any other device. There is noticeable difference in the sound now. You can still hear him, its just not as piercing and radiating as it was before.

 

[Bald Bee Man]

Have your neighbor install these ......

problem solved

http://earplugsonline.com/?gclid=Cj...SXrOv1wkE7BP_Fy6SvX_M2dIeMGpr1aRoCp7MQAvD_BwE

 

[Ryn2011]

Have your neighbor install these ......

problem solved

http://earplugsonline.com/?gclid=Cj...SXrOv1wkE7BP_Fy6SvX_M2dIeMGpr1aRoCp7MQAvD_BwE

YUSS!!

 

[tigger19687]

In reality it depends on WHERE you live. If you are in the City/Urban area and under an acre of land then maybe you need to NOT have a Roo if that is what is making the noise.

Also I would make sure you can HAVE chickens in your town. If the complaint goes to the town and you are not suppose to have them then you will lose out.

The old "give then eggs" bit doesn't work. If I had a noisey neighbor (and I do) no amount of eggs would help if it is making noise before 8 am.

Sorry, that is the reality of it if you are in close area of your neighbors.