How to Stop Rooster Noise

Roosters are known for their "cock-a-doodle-doo" they use to announce each starting day. However, roosters may crow more often than that, which can lead to the frustration of nearby human listeners, especially in the wee hours of the morning. Unfortunately, roosters were born to crow and there is no solution that will stop this behavior completely. Still, there are steps that rooster owners can take to limit this behavior.

Instructions

    • 1

      Separate the rooster from any other roosters. Crowing can be a way that roosters compete with one another, and giving them no other roosters to compete with can reduce crowing. Keep your roosters in separate coops, where they will not only be less likely to see one another, but they will also be less likely to hear one another.

    • 2

      Keep your rooster well feed and watered. Just like many animals, roosters can crow in an attempt to alert you to an empty food or water dish.

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      Keep your rooster occupied. Roosters can become bored, so keep things like corn cobs in their pens to entertain them. You should also give your rooster plenty of time to roam free in a pen during the day. An active day will wear him out and make him less likely to crow.

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      Confuse your rooster by blocking any outdoor light sources in their coop. Block cracks and nooks and crannies, as roosters tend to crow less at night than they do during the day.