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mine are pets too, and I dont eat them or cull a healthy bird, but I'd never want to offend someone who did keep them to eat! He isn't a bad rooster. He is just a rooster. And he is protecting his flock, so all in all he is a good rooster. But too good at his roostering job to fit with human...

Sorry to hear that. Ultimately you've got to do the best for you and your family. He is such a handsome boy, do you think you could rehome him? I can't remember if your chickens are pets or livestock to you.

Good for you, you sound very committed to him and your flock. You might need to train your family around him too so you are all being consistent with your handling of him, and he learns to respect each one of you. I wish you every success.

That is not begging for treats, it is demanding them! You and your family need to do a lot of work with Tino if you are to keep him. He will get better if you persevere, put the work in, be patient but firm, and ride out this hormonal period. Puppies do the same thing at around 9 to 12 months...

he is probably being a hormonal teenager right now. Hold his feet tight and facing away from your body when you hold him so he can't kick you or peck you. Talk to him and soothe him and he will relax like Little Gray does. Try and act really confident around him, even if you are faking it! You...

Have you tried the suggestion of picking him up every day and carrying him around for 5 mins? Even if you do this first thing in the morning or last thing at night (because it is less drama to pick him up off the roost when he is calm) it is a good way to manage your relationship with him and...

Fantastic post. I couldn't have said it better myself. I would add to this that you can build a bond and establish dominance GENTLY and without violence. Pick him up frequently and carry him around stroking him. Or hold him down on the ground as if he were a squatting hen for a few seconds...