We have a Rhode Island Red rooster that is appx.18 months and seems to be more aggressive every day, mean to the hens, attacks you as you cross the yard or if you go into the coop he waits outside to get you.
I have chased him, swatted him with the broom, soaked him with the water hose nothing...
We live in North Central Florida
We have 5 hens and a Rooster and as of late I notice 3 of the hens are showing signs of being pecked.
They have a large pen and coop and free range 4 to 5 hours a day.
Could the rooster be doing this?
The rooster is a Rhode Island Red and is very aggressive.
And...
This is our first experience with chickens on our new place.
We have 5 hens and 1 rooster and they are now 16 weeks old, we would like to let them out to roam our 2 acres but are not sure they will come back to their coop at night.
Any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated