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    Rooster issue/ethical question

    Yeah I thought so, that's why I gave them 2 weeks to see each other through the mesh. That's my hope! Thank you!
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    Rooster issue/ethical question

    Yeah I think that's the plan now. I have no problem with someone else eating him but I just don't think I could kill him myself. I really appreciate your helping me realize he needs to go, so thank you!
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    Rooster issue/ethical question

    Well the bloody gashes on her back from when I didn't get there in time made me think spurs were involved. I did see the entire exchange and there was no mating behavior at all just him chasing her while she ran panicked. I mean maybe he wanted to mate but she refused so he went after her? But...
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    Rooster issue/ethical question

    Thanks, this seems to be the unanimous vote. Just to be clear, he is only this way with one particular hen. I didn't realize this was such a common problem until I read so many posts just like mine.
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    Rooster acting weird towards hen?

    We are dealing with almost the exact same problem!
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    Rooster issue/ethical question

    I'm not quite ready to kill chickens yet. I know it's a reality I'll have to face one day but they are mostly pets right now. You're right about finding another rooster, there's always free ones on Craigslist. I guess it just never occurred to me to get another one.
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    Rooster issue/ethical question

    He's an aggressive mater to be sure (once saw him grab a hen by her neck and flip her over his own head to try to pin her) but this is something else. He flys up behind her, while she's running, and tries to rake her back with his spurs. Like he uses the motion of raking leaves into a pile with...
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    Rooster issue/ethical question

    Sorry long story, tldr at bottom Our beautiful rooster Roo Too has always been a bit stand-offish and sometimes mean spirited but I always attributed that to his natural protective nature...until recently. I had a somewhat good relationship with him when he was a chick (although I favored...
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    Thank you 😊

    Thank you 😊
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    Thank you! These forums have been immensely helpful so far...even though I haven't posted much I...

    Thank you! These forums have been immensely helpful so far...even though I haven't posted much I have always searched when I had a question and found the answers immediately! :D
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    Pine nuggets as nesting box material

    I think that's a great idea... I mean it seems like the hens decided :) plus it looks really clean!
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    Yes :) and a crow fan! Trying to get the hang of the forums still lol

    Yes :) and a crow fan! Trying to get the hang of the forums still lol
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    Head injury and flat out Roo

    Thank you so much, it's been heartbreaking! Just before he passed he lifted his head, opened his eyes and looked right at me. I told him he was a good boy and I loved him and he slowly closed his eyes and laid back down, so I was a little hopeful. But now I think he was just saying goodbye.
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    Head injury and flat out Roo

    Thank you so much, he was such a sweet rooster!
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    Head injury and flat out Roo

    Thank you for your help, but sadly my sweet Roo-bacca passed away just a few minutes ago :( He was the best bird and the sweetest boy! I will miss him every day! But now the question becomes what went wrong and how can I prevent it from happening again? It seemed so quick, but I know chickens...
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