cuckoo clock

Many cuckoo clocks include sound controls such as a volume adjustment and a silent mode or sound shut-off lever, so you can mute the cuckoo call and music when desired.

Many cuckoo clocks play an hourly cuckoo call followed by music. Features include alternating or rotating melodies (some play up to twelve melodies), and a variety of animated figures or scenes such as rotating dancers, a woodcutter with a waterwheel, or a moving train.

Common themes are hand-carved woodland and cottage motifs, including oak leaves, birds, deer (such as feeding deer and bucks), bunnies, and chalet- or cottage-style details.

Cuckoo clocks are intended for indoor wall display. Typical installation steps include choosing a suitable wall location, installing a supporting nail or hook, inserting batteries for battery-powered models, setting the correct time, and hanging the clock on the nail or hook.