Rooster behavior modification

Good organization and grammar, but a little jumping to and from. There is more than one way to tame.

Article seems biased or unaccepting of other methods. Doesn't list pro and cons instead only stating this is what works. Suffers from weak analogy of the "apples and oranges". Each situation is unique and the person has to judge the method; it is easier to do so with wide access to other methods.

Dangerous advice when that roo comes back for the rematch when he sees you vulnerable. I personally, as an experienced rooster rehabber, find this ill-advised. The folks that do this typically end up injured and/or in a mistrustful relation with the roo however much he may be afraid (this is not respect) of you.

Based on an idea of a human interacting with an animal, by acting like an animal; However, article does offer a clear idea of another way of thinking.

_Twilia;-)

Good knowledge and understanding of chickens-roosters, explained very well!!!

My rooster, George, was only partially trained to respect my space--TOTALLY MY FAULT!! I forgot to be the alpha when around the chickens. So, George got some more intensive training and I had a major attitude adjustment. Because he was so dominant, he got a bit of a flogging several times because he absolutely DID NOT want to submit. The 1st day was, shall we say, intensive therapy. Day 2 was not quite so bad but he still had one intense session, day 3 he was much more willing to leave the area without so much drama. Today, day 4, he left the area quite nicely and called the girls to go with him. I stand at the feeder and make a move towards him and he jumps. He's watching me warily when he eats. He doesn't like discipline either so he submits now that he knows the rules. This method works as long as you understand you need to be alpha. Always. He's not a cuddle bunny, he's a dangerous bird with claws and spurs and a beak that can inflict damage. I didn't like being afraid to enter my own yard so he had to change and I had to change my attitude. My yard, my chickens, my rooster. He understands that now and is quite respectful. I respect his rooster-hood by not treating him like a cute kitten. Oh yes, I train kittens too not to scratch or bite. He even respects my husband's space, too, even though he wasn't involved in the re-training sessions.

Why bother having a rooster if this is what you want to do?

A great article with sage advice that works!
Glad BeeKissed has put her knowledge in an article that teaches us how to modify a rooster's behavior around people. Without that proper training a child or even owner can fall victim to a rooster flogging.