Keep the rooster in a fully dark, quiet coop at night
Bring the rooster into the coop before dawn
Use blackout curtains or cover windows to block early light
Reduce noise and other triggers near the coop
Feed and water the rooster on a consistent schedule
Keep the flock calm and avoid stress
Separate the rooster from hens if breeding behavior is causing crowing
Place the rooster in a larger, more comfortable enclosure
Use a rooster collar only if recommended by a veterinarian or experienced poultry keeper
Rehome the rooster if crowing cannot be managed and local rules require it