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New Hampshire Roo

NewbieLewis
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I have 3 hens and one New Hampshire roo they are about 8 months and the hens are WONDERFUL but the roo is SOOOO MEAN i have already been chased 2 times and i have to carry something in my hands when i come near so he doesnt attack me he has just started to get his spures and i hope he settles down he is still kinda young and i hope thats the reason me being new to chickens i dont know if its the normal for a New Hampshire roo or not !

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Hello , I am also a Newbie ..From what I have read ..
Some Roosters are just mean . I believe he will get worse . Most people Eat them . There are too many males around ...Get another Rooster .
or if you dont want more babies ...Dont have a Rooster at all . The hens will still lay eggs ..and they will be friendlier with out a rooster ..As he sees you as a rival or predator ..( do you move fast toward him ? or have you tried to soften him up with treats ? Do you have a craigs list near you ? Search it for roosters for sale ..You should find some ..Most raisers have too many .
I dont want chicks i had purchased him at a farm store thinking he was a she but im not gonna turn my back on him he is just doing his job not his fault just instinct i guess. We will make sure hens dont sit on eggs i dont want to end up with unwanted roosters. And will try to keep are distance.
Or you could find some one to give him too . sometimes people are looking for a rooster . It is not his job to be mean . Many people have roosters & they are not mean . He is trying to dominate you ..
Hear are a couple links to read http://shilala.homestead.com/roosters.html
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070503071406AAJC8T1
I hope this helps
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