It's possible to get spurred and it can really hurt if they jump you from behind and get your leg, but their beaks are usually the preferred weapon when attacking humans. I've had them bite, clamp down, then twist for maximum damage. Often they do that when you are holding them and their head is not controlled. If a rooster attacks me, I've found holding them by the neck (only) prevents any further biting, LOL. Seriously though, my goal when a rooster starts getting mean is to humiliate him in front of his hens. I will grab him by the neck and push his head to the ground and hold him there, pinned under one hand, for a bit. I want him to understand the raw power of a single human arm so he fears that coming toward him in the future, because he certainly doesn't want to be pinned again, that is the most vulnerable position a roo can be in. Have you ever seen the loser of a fight between 2 roosters? The loser will run and hide his head as a sign of submission, that is about the only thing that will make the victor stop attacking him.Just a question for you all about Roos. When someone says a Roo drawss blood, does that mean he is pecking at you ir using his Spurs? Or both? Just curious, since the only Roo I have had at maturity is a wimpy Silkie.
We've found several dead roosters around the farm as of late. I think it's time to thin the herd, or they will do it for us, leaving the meanest ones behind. Anyone want a pretty roo, or 5?
