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Maybe? What do you need help with?

Rooster, he's starting to be aggressive towards me, started this week or so.

That's a common issue so you aren't alone. You have to paths to take. Roosters are like people. There's good ones and aggressive ones. Not all breeds or individuals are the same.

1. You can choose to replace an aggressive roo. In this case, you will need to decide whether you want to rehome him or have him end up in the stew pot.

2. There are a few videos on YouTube and BYC that teach methods to subdue an aggressive rooster.

I've used both options at one point or another.

Thanks. But he was alright up until last week, all because I wore a red jacket.

I've rarely seen an aggressive roo who was that way from his chickhood. In my case, they are usually docile until they aren't. I personally have no patience with an animal that attacks me which is why they end up in the stew pot.

The 2 roosters I've used the subdue methods on weren't actually aggressive towards me but would become aggressive towards other chickens (hens and roosters) when I would enter the run. It's a show of dominance which is why I subdue them so they know I'm in charge. I don't think this works with every bird but maybe with some.

It's an option if you want to keep the roo. If it doesn't work, you can always cull or rehome. Lots of other roosters out there who aren't aggressive.

I REALLY want to keep him, he is a Spitzhauben, and I'm planning on breeding him with my hens. If he is still aggressive, I'll just kick him or something. Show him who is actually the boss.

Kicking may not work. You will have to subdue him by holding him on the ground or carrying around. Also aggressive roosters supposedly pass that trait to their male offspring. I don't know if that is true because I've never kept an aggressive roo but that's what people claim

I don't think he's aggressive, he is fine to other family members. I think he doesn't like me getting too close to him.

I don't think you should get rid of him if you want the genetics. Try the subdue methods and see if it works. I'll give you the video link

Ok, thanks. I shall we are my blue jacket then tomorrow.

Could you send the actual link? That is the only way it works

How to train a rooster

This was the method I used and I know others on BYC have used it successfully too

OK, thank you! I shall looks at it later, when I have more time.