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Sorry, hadn't checked in for a while!! My #1 was stunning Barred Rock rooster named Rocket Man. When he was chasing something, he was literally off like a rocket...cardinals, robind, squirrels, #2 roo, but never us. My #2, shoulder chicken was a handsome White Leghorn named Mr Peanut. When he...

I agree to a point. I have only had 2 roosters as part of my flock, one of whom we raised from a small chick. He preferred not to eat treats, as he wanted the girls to eat. He was so sweet & patient that even after taking a drink then eating some food, if he had food stuck to his beak & the...

As for all of the back and forth with different opinions, I'm glad everyone doesn't do things the same way. I've dispatched a couple of unruly fellows myself, however, if we'd had a larger flock and more room, they might not have had to go. (Who knows?) Out of 5, we kept the best tempered...

Two very good tips, thank you. Today when we were out foraging, everyone was moving into the orchard an my little buddy was bringing up the rear. When he seemed like he was going into his fighting stance, I just stopped and talked to him. He seemed to be able to shake off the fog and realize...

Could you please describe how you behave around them that prevents the aggression from manifesting? My #1 rooster has no problems with me and ha never charged or even looked cross-wise at me.

I just love this idea! It's logical, easy and plays to their intelligence! Mine are pretty well trained already. I started them out with treats in a white paper towel . Whenever they see one in my hand, they run to me as fast as they can. If I call them AND they see a paper towel in my...