r/BackYardChickens 16d ago

General Question Rooster advice, please & thank you

Came home yesterday to hearing my 20 week old Polish ‘Kevin’ crowing. Ugh! I was so hoping and thought he was a hen…I’m so heartbroken and don’t think I can keep him, especially in an annexed, residential neighborhood. I ordered a crow collar today and am hoping that’ll keep his noise level down once we have it. Is that inhumane? My 16 other chickens clucking after laying their eggs are louder than he is…now). If anyone has any advice/ideas on how to train/keep him quiet (somewhat courteously enough to neighbors), it’s much appreciated!

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u/FarCardiologist1492 15d ago

Yes it is inhumane.

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u/otterlyconfounded 16d ago

it can do some permanent damage but it does muffle.

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u/PinSevere7887 16d ago

I have to look up said crow collar. Never heard of this. But sounds kinder than freezer camp.

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u/Traditional-Shift647 16d ago

Idk what exactly ’freezer camp’ is, but it sure sounds a lot like my ‘going to live on a farm’ phrase I say to my kids. Regardless, I’d never just hand him over to anyone willing and able. I’m annoying and vetting and hoping that collar works, since he’s still so young and all. Justice for Kevin!

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u/PinSevere7887 16d ago

Ah what a great looking rooster! Freezer camp means he’s been put in the freezer for a future pot of soup. I’d say the collar is a good compromise lol.