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Hi Everyone, After a discussion with Yazzo I decided to post this. As many of you may know, I have been using Yazzo's techniques with great success with my cockerel Charles. We reached a point where I could pick him up without issue. I would hold him a while nicely and put him down. He...

Quote: Thanks Yazzo - nope never had chickens before and did not expect a rooster. We have to be successful or Charles will have to go! But I do train my dogs. Day 6 - Charles continues to behave. We had our picking up session just a few minutes ago. He talked to me (gentle little...

Day 3 Charles was picked up while everyone was getting their meal worms. He was not happy, I suspect because he did not get to eat some meal worms, but settled down right away. I make sure we make eye contact and that it is positive. I set him back down and he calmly walked away. I should...

Day 2 Charles was picked up gently twice while being given yummy treats. First time he was a bit aggressive but the second time there wasn't even a sound. He just looked at me to say 'Ok I get it." I set him down the second time about an hour ago. Progress has been made. Thanks again Yazzo...

Quote: Well I went out this afternoon to add food to their dish. Charles (he had been Clarette) was the first there. I gently came up and picked him up. At first he was furious. I calmly told him everything was fine. He quieted down and then stared at me and stared at me. I stared him...

Ok I have a 14 week old unexpected rooster. I will see if it works and let you know! He is not bad, but I dont want him to become an issue. Thanks for the well written piece. It has helped to reduce my stress about having a rooster. I didn't really want one as I thought they were all...