With the rise of urban and suburban farming, the presence of roosters in the city is becoming more and more common.You may have discovered that rooster, do not just crow at sunrise.A rooster can crow between 12 to 15 times a day.It isn't possible to silence your rooster's crow, but you can decrease the volume of their signature sound by adjusting his lifestyle, or placing a collar around his neck.
Step 1: You can learn your roosters crowing habits.
The rooster protects his flock.He crows to let the flock know about the changes.Take the time to observe your rooster's crowing habits.
Step 2: Meet your roosters needs.
A rooster may tell you that he is out of food and water by crowing.Meeting his basic needs on a regular basis will decrease his crowing.Before you go to bed, make sure you have water and food in your house.
Step 3: The size of your flock should be reduced.
roosters crow to communicate with their flockOnly keep one rooster in the roost to avoid crowing matches.Reducing the size of your flock will help your rooster crow less.
Step 4: Limit your rooster's exposure during the night.
Crowing affects you and your neighbors throughout the night.A rooster is exposed to stimuli that will likely cause him to crow when he is allowed to roam at night or in a house with an outdoor run.Keeping your rooster indoors during the night will limit his exposure to predators and light that may cause him to crow.
Step 5: Find a suitable location and gather the required materials.
A dark, non-stimulating sleeping environment is provided for your rooster.You can usually find the materials for the box at a local pet supply store.You should find a shady location if you want to keep the box outside.If you want to keep your roosters indoors, place the box in the garage or outbuilding.
Step 6: Prepare the raised dog crate.
You can easily cover the holes in the kennels with a raised dog crate because of his raised bed.Follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer when assembling the crate.The floor of the crate should be covered with a layer of hay.
Step 7: Take care of the crate's holes.
The walls of your dog crate can be made of a variety of materials.To block out light, drape the top, back, and side walls with drapes.Purchase or cut a piece of plywood that is the same size as the front wall.The front of the crate has plywood against it.
Step 8: Purchase a rooster collar.
A rooster has a voice box that reduces the volume of his crows.You can either buy a rooster collar or make your own.You will need double-sided Velcro to make your own collar.It should be 2 inches wide.Cut the piece into smaller pieces.The back sides of the velcro need to be fastened to each other.
Step 9: Place the rooster in your lap with both hands.
The rooster's head should face away from you if he is placed in your lap.Circle your thumb and index finger on his neck.Move your hands up his neck to lift his feathers.
Step 10: The rooster should have a collar on his neck.
To grab the collar, use your dominant hand.The rooster has a collar on the back of his neck.Hold the collar in place with the thumb on the rooster's neck.The rooster has a collar on his neck.
Step 11: Wrap the collar around the rooster.
Use your dominant hand to wrap the collar around the roosters neck as you hold it with your thumb.Overlap the collar.Align the lengths of the collar.
Step 12: The collar should not be too tight.
You need to assess the fit of your rooster's collar.The rooster has a collar on his neck.The collar's top and bottom edges should be covered by your finger.The rooster is breathing.If he is not getting air, loosen the collar.Constantly check on him.
Step 13: Allow your rooster to get used to it.
The rooster may try to remove the collar when you first put it on.Work with your rooster to teach him how to wear a collar.Keep the collar loose for the first day.Reward your rooster with treats as you tighten the collar.
Step 14: As needed, adjust the collar.
The fit of the collar may need to be adjusted.From time to time, check the collar's fit.As your rooster grows, make sure to adjust the collar.