syed_king12 Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 has anyone tried to invent new ways of making a cockarell not crow in the morinng? like tieing a elastic band around the mouth or taping it enough to open its mouth to eat NO JOKES Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 Oh Syed!! You can't do that . Darkening the coop is probably the only way to keep a cockerel quiet. You can't tape his mouth up, poor boy . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syed_king12 Posted June 9, 2008 Author Share Posted June 9, 2008 dont worry i have not done that to my cockarell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 You had me going there for a minute, Syed . I read somewhere that if you keep the roof of the coop low enough so that he doesn't throw his head back to crow, that might work but I wouldn't guarantee it . Keeping him in the dark till a reasonable hour is the best way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syed_king12 Posted June 9, 2008 Author Share Posted June 9, 2008 how about an elastic band it would hold his mouth enough to eat and drink then take it off after 8:00 pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 Syed, you can't do that. It's cruel . If you can't cope with the noise a cockerel makes, don't get one!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syed_king12 Posted June 9, 2008 Author Share Posted June 9, 2008 yes i know but im just saying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 Please don't say it then as you may give the impression that it's something which you can do. You can't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syed_king12 Posted June 9, 2008 Author Share Posted June 9, 2008 dont worry i love my cockrell i would not do anything to harm the poor guy if i did do that he would go quite mad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 I wouldn't blame him if he did Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 No, you definitely can't do that Syed The only way is to use a rooster box. You have to be very careful with ventilation and temperature within the box. Sunnyside over on the Practical Poultry forum posted about hers which she uses very successfully - you could ask her for ideas on how to make one yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daj198 Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 Couldn't you genetically modify chickens to not be so loud? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syed_king12 Posted June 9, 2008 Author Share Posted June 9, 2008 cant you get any cockrells that cant crow or even bok.. where i come from they do really harmfull thing like cut out something from his neck or wherever so he can crow or bok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daj198 Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 where i come from they do really harmfull thing like cut out something from his neck or wherever so he can crow or bok Sounds horrific... I'd rather have noise. I quite like the cockerel crowing anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 It might be easier to cut the vocal cords of your neighbours - and then they won't be able to complain and the poor cockerel could live in peace? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xChicken04x Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 I've often thought about why a none crowing cockerel hasn't been 'invented' yet . Do you think putting a bumpa bit on would work? I've never seen a bumpa bit in the 'flesh' before so I don't really know how they work . For those of you who have used a bumpa bit on a hen, would that work? Oh and just for the record, I'm not encouraging anyone to do nor am I planing to do this, I'm just curious to see whether a bumpa bit would work as I've never seen one in the flesh . xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 I really hope that you're joking Syed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 I've often thought about why a none crowing cockerel hasn't been 'invented' yet . xx Because the crow is part of the cockerels protection of his girls. Most people have them in larger free ranging flocks where he needs to be able to do his job properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 (edited) You are joking aren't you Syed? What you suggest is cruel and quite possibly would lay you open to prosecution. Don't keep a rooster if you are in an urban situation. Edited June 9, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egg Lou Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 Please tell me this is another "joke" thread! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjules Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 This thread reminds me of the practice of cutting dogs' vocal cords so they couldn't bark a few years ago when handbag dogs became the new must-have accessory . It's cruel - animals need to be able to express their natural behaviour in order to be content. Isn't that one of the biggest arguments against battery farming? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfrock Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 This thread reminds me of the practice of cutting dogs' vocal cords so they couldn't bark a few years ago when handbag dogs became the new must-have accessory . I didn't even realise such a barbaric practice existed. People never cease to amaze me. An animal is an animal, and you should expect it to behave in its natural way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 I've just posted this link in my Prudence thread, but it seems appropriate here too http://news.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,30200-1318502,00.html For goodness sakes, they are animals, not fashion accessories. A pair of shoes is a fashion accessory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syed_king12 Posted June 10, 2008 Author Share Posted June 10, 2008 what did i just say of course this was a joke i was just asking i mean my cockrell is enjoying himself outside with his girls.. i would never harm a animal wether it be a spider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faye&Ant Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 I've just posted this link in my Prudence thread, but it seems appropriate here too http://news.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,30200-1318502,00.html For goodness sakes, they are animals, not fashion accessories. A pair of shoes is a fashion accessory. Well said Clare. Cockerals are supposed to crow, why would anyone want to shut them up If its because you live in the wrong environment then please don't get them or I will get mad p.s Im glad you are joking Syed Faye x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
