This might sounds silly but...

[davefromthechipie]

Can you get noiceless cockrals you know the ones that don't Cock-a-do-dal-do! at 6 in the morning ? If so Also will different breeds mate ?

[Two_Sheds]

Why do you want a cockerel at all? Are you intending to breed from him? They aren't necessary for just egg-production

[davefromthechipie]

Why do you want a cockerel at all? Are you intending to breed from him? They aren't necessary for just egg-production

When i used to breed ducks I did injoy raising them as a hobby, saying that At this moment in time im not going to with chickens but would like to know for future reference.

[TPeers]

Never heard of a silent Cockerel but yes a cockerel will look to mate with any hen in range - he ain't fussy!

[~elizabeth~]

No, sadly there are no noiseless cockerels in existence.

However, some are a lot worse than others, both in enthusiasm and volume! We had a succession of Silkie cockerels, who are a lot easier to live with than most. The only complaint we ever had was from a neighbour who mistakenly thought the terrible noise from a RIR one several doors down was coming from us.

If you can keep them shut in a reasonably solid house until a sensible hour, it shouldn't be too bad. I am rather enjoying not having a cockerel at the moment though.

[davefromthechipie]

No, sadly there are no noiseless cockerels in existence.

However, some are a lot worse than others, both in enthusiasm and volume! We had a succession of Silkie cockerels, who are a lot easier to live with than most. The only complaint we ever had was from a neighbour who mistakenly thought the terrible noise from a RIR one several doors down was coming from us.

If you can keep them shut in a reasonably solid house until a sensible hour, it shouldn't be too bad. I am rather enjoying not having a cockerel at the moment though.

Thanks all for the info My minds made up now intill i move back to the countryside il not be getting one Its not that i mind the noice im up at 6:00 everyday anyway , it's just the Neighbours . Saying that If that kid next door keeps playing his bloody drums all day long Il get one............