my rooster attacked me!!!

[andresthechickenlover123]

so i went on vacation for a week and someone took carre of my chickens i came back from my trip at midnight the next day i went inside my chicken run to give them treats and then went to the door then boom my rooster that i had ever since litte attacked me why?

 

[LTAY1946]

he about a year and i dont know

He is about the age this can happen. How many hens does he have? He can get over it. I recently took a rooster in that was attacking his owner and he wanted to attack me but found out that wasn't smart. Now he uses me for his body guard. Everyone handles them differently. Some just cull. I don't. I train. No two roosters are alike. Try carrying him around like a football talking to him. Make him eat from your hand or he doesn't eat. Let him know you rule the roost in all things including food.

 

[LTAY1946]

Walk toward him and not around him. Make him get out of your way. They seldom attack from the front. They prefer a sneak attack from the back. Don't give him that opportunity if possible.

 

[andresthechickenlover123]

he about a year and i dont know

 

[kcan2]

This happened to me once when my chickens had a different caretaker for nearly a month and a half during a relocation. My chickens had basically been left alone with little contact. When I resumed normal duties, they were just weirded out by the sudden change.

 

[andresthechickenlover123]

he started attacking me yesterday when i have my back turned

 

[andresthechickenlover123]

he has ten hens with him

 

[andresthechickenlover123]

and yeah im going to try leting him eat from my hand

 

[triciayoung]

I agree for the most part with @LTAY1946, however, my technique is a bit different. I won't play the dominant/submissive game with my roosters. This is what they want, but I won't be a part of it. I take myself out of the game. If you want more info on this technique, let me know

 

[LTAY1946]

How old is he now? Is he upset that you left him while you vacationed?