The males are something else aren't they? As a chick, one of my roosters would run back and forth in the brooder if he could see my boyfriend or myself until one of us picked him up. He would zip back and forth running over his hatch mates ignoring their annoyed pecks on his head. I'd sit with him on a washcloth on my lap and he would start dust bathing. I posted a video a long time ago of him doing it. Adorable sweet little thing.
He grew up though. Once he started maturing he and his brother became less lovey and more interested in the ladies. Like cuddling with their human mom is not manly and embarrassing or something. When initially let out for the day they routinely attack but only behind my back like Aubrey said. lol They are a bit cowardly when facing them but turn your back and it's on! Not very threatening though. I just laugh and pick them up for some forced cuddling. I know that deep down they're still the little sweetie pies they were when they hatched, they just have to put on a good show now that they're all grown up. I've never had them do any real damage and they never peck or attack me while I'm holding them. They also chase each other around the yard when let out but after a bit of what looks like a game of tag they settle down and are best buds for the rest of the day. Cleaning each other's beards. Oh that is just the cutest thing I've seen them do. lol
I love their personality. Roos and hens. Yin and Yang. lol It's a good balance.
Aubrey, I'm really sorry to hear about the storms. I would have wanted to crawl back inside and never come out too.
Best wishes,
Alex
He grew up though. Once he started maturing he and his brother became less lovey and more interested in the ladies. Like cuddling with their human mom is not manly and embarrassing or something. When initially let out for the day they routinely attack but only behind my back like Aubrey said. lol They are a bit cowardly when facing them but turn your back and it's on! Not very threatening though. I just laugh and pick them up for some forced cuddling. I know that deep down they're still the little sweetie pies they were when they hatched, they just have to put on a good show now that they're all grown up. I've never had them do any real damage and they never peck or attack me while I'm holding them. They also chase each other around the yard when let out but after a bit of what looks like a game of tag they settle down and are best buds for the rest of the day. Cleaning each other's beards. Oh that is just the cutest thing I've seen them do. lol
I love their personality. Roos and hens. Yin and Yang. lol It's a good balance.
Aubrey, I'm really sorry to hear about the storms. I would have wanted to crawl back inside and never come out too.
Best wishes,
Alex