I understand, a lot of people do kick their roosters when they are misbehaving (such as trying to spur you) but not the way it sounds. More like a gentle but firm kick to tell the rooster to back off or simply a kick at him, not actually kicking him.
Thank you. It hurt seeing people mention ''abuse'' when I do not do that. I raise my birds as humanely as possible and have a strong bond with them. Clapping my hands doesn't work and I don't always have the water hose on me to scare him with, it's the only thing I can think to do. Bubbles is also a disabled duck with arthritis (on treatment) so it's even more unfair for him to bully her in such a way.I understand, a lot of people do kick their roosters when they are misbehaving (such as trying to spur you) but not the way it sounds. More like a gentle but firm kick to tell the rooster to back off or simply a kick at him, not actually kicking him.
I hope all goes well with him and that you can get him more hens!
I totally understand. My roosters try to spur me a lot and I have to spray them with the hose sometimes, or kick at them. I still love them so much no matter what.
True, trueHe likes big ducks and he can not lie..and that's
Don't worry, everyone knows what aggressive roosters do and everyone knows what it takes to keep yourself safe from bites and salmonella covered scratches. Us responsible ones use our size advantage and kicking gestures to keep us safe and nobody should guilt you for that.
They say he won't learn from it, but that's exactly how every rooster learns his hierarchy amongst others.
Everyone on this entire forum should read what you just said. Some don't realize that roosters will put up a good fight, but when he realizes he is defeated, he will stand down.
OK. This sounds ridiculous and far fetched, but we did it and my daughters giant Lavender Orpington roo stopped attacking them. Except her husband, he refused and the roo continued attacking him.
I believe it.
