Yes or No to No-Crow Collar?

[Joeschooks]

We have hatched some Lavender Araucana chicks that are now 9 days old. I plan to raise them all to 16-18 weeks, sell 7 and keep two to add to our existing flock. I would love to keep a rooster but we do have neighbours. I would be very interested to hear the opinions of those of you who have tried the controversial No-Crow Collar. Do you think it is fair to keep a roo in a collar as a long-term solution?

 

[lazy gardener]

I have not tried one, nor would I. Too much risk to the bird. If you read the literature, it warns about letting the bird eat whole grains while wearing the collar. Ever seen the stuff a chicken will wolf down when she's out in the yard? If they are not monitored well, there is a very real risk of the bird being choked by the collar, let alone the issues from the bird choking on a morsel that is too large for him to choke down while having his throat constricted by a collar.

My flock will be rooster free before subjecting a roo to a collar.

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

I have not tried one, nor would I. Too much risk to the bird. If you read the literature, it warns about letting the bird eat whole grains while wearing the collar. Ever seen the stuff a chicken will wolf down when she's out in the yard? If they are not monitored well, there is a very real risk of the bird being choked, let alone the issues from the bird choking on a morsel that is too large for him to choke down while having his throat constricted by a collar.

My flock will be rooster free before subjecting a roo to a collar.

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[Esjay600]

We have hatched some Lavender Araucana chicks that are now 9 days old. I plan to raise them all to 16-18 weeks, sell 7 and keep two to add to our existing flock. I would love to keep a rooster but we do have neighbours. I would be very interested to hear the opinions of those of you who have tried the controversial No-Crow Collar. Do you think it is fair to keep a roo in a collar as a long-term solution?

Is there reason to believe your neighbours would be upset by a rooster?

I suppose it all depends on where you live. If you live rural, with plenty of room between you and the neighbours, it's unlikely that the crowing would be loud enough to upset them from inside their house. I think you would be the best judge of that though!

I don't know a lot about 'no crow' collars, but for myself I would rather have no roosters (which is what I have - just the three hens for me).

 

[lissalischicks]

My friend tried it and it really didn't work for them. There are also stories of roosters don't from them because they were accidently put on to tight.

I get why you would be interested. My only recommendation would be to watch the rooster to make sure it isn't on to tight.

 

[JerryR708]

I have not tried one, nor would I. Too much risk to the bird. If you read the literature, it warns about letting the bird eat whole grains while wearing the collar. Ever seen the stuff a chicken will wolf down when she's out in the yard? If they are not monitored well, there is a very real risk of the bird being choked by the collar, let alone the issues from the bird choking on a morsel that is too large for him to choke down while having his throat constricted by a collar.

My flock will be rooster free before subjecting a roo to a collar.

Imagine during the hot summer months when the chickens have their beak open and trying to cool down with that restrictive collar. Then trying to eat a large morsel without suffocating. If the rooster tries to mate he could have a heart attack without enough oxygen. I'm against the collars.

 

[Joeschooks]

Is there reason to believe your neighbours would be upset by a rooster?

I suppose it all depends on where you live. If you live rural, with plenty of room between you and the neighbours, it's unlikely that the crowing would be loud enough to upset them from inside their house. I think you would be the best judge of that though!

I don't know a lot about 'no crow' collars, but for myself I would rather have no roosters (which is what I have - just the three hens for me).

We live in a small town on the suburbs. The gardens here are 200ft long... big for town, but not big enough to muffle a cock-a-doodle-do Many of the neighbours keep chickens and before we moved here someone apparently had a rooster but there were too many complaints so he had to go. We get on very well with the neighbours so I wouldn't want to jeopardise that. Judging by most of your opinions, I think I'll be keeping two ladies. In the meantime I'll be saving for a house in the country

 

[CCUK]

I have not tried one, nor would I. Too much risk to the bird. If you read the literature, it warns about letting the bird eat whole grains while wearing the collar. Ever seen the stuff a chicken will wolf down when she's out in the yard? If they are not monitored well, there is a very real risk of the bird being choked by the collar, let alone the issues from the bird choking on a morsel that is too large for him to choke down while having his throat constricted by a collar.

My flock will be rooster free before subjecting a roo to a collar.

I totally agree. Aswell I think it is kinder to let the cockeral be a cockeral. I cannot have one for the same reasons and I can understand but I couldn't let a rooster live with a collar on just so I could have one.

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

I totally agree. Aswell I think it is kinder to let the cockeral be a cockeral. I cannot have one for the same reasons and I can understand but I couldn't let a rooster live with a collar on just so I could have one.

Exactly.....my approach to animal stewardship dictates their wants, needs and well-being always come before my own on matters such as this

 

[Abriana]

I would not use a crow collar personally. To my preference, it seems cruel and uncomfortable. Not to mention they can choke or get caught on things. Given some time, your neighbors will probably learn to enjoy the crowing, or stop hearing it altogether. I’ve had my rooster for two years almost and unless I’m listening for it, I don’t really hear it much, and when I do, I love the sound.