Search results for query: *

He's a good looking boy. :)

I let my roosters come forward but the should stay back a bit. I toss my treats so I don't set up bad habits. I like at least 3 feet away. Any closer and he's invading your space. Than I might grab him, and give him a good looking over before releasing him. He should start to stay out of reach.

Whether a rooster will run towards danger or away from it seems to be an individual trait that doesn't have nothing to do with how he is raised. It's the same with us humans. When there's danger some run away and others run towards it. Many times you have no idea which one you will do until...

That's good to know. Hopefully you can turn him around, but if not, than he will make a good meal, and you gave him a chance.

Have you discussed what will happen if he becomes aggressive? It may be best to not keep a rooster for now. I have not tried some of the techniques suggested by other members. They may or may not work to turn him around. Since there is multiple people caring for your birds it's harder to...

He is being forward already. Since you are both kids? It may be harder to make him respectful at this point. Things done to move him off may just feed his desire to peck at you now. It is something I would discuss with your parents if possible.

Generally they run when I walk towards them. If they don't they may get tapped with a stick, or have a plastic feed container tossed in their direction to startle them, and to move them off. The way I raise mine, they don't want me coming towards them because it means I may catch and hold...

I do not over handle any of my chicks. I pick them up and move them outside and back in daily. I don't pet them. They all run from me when younger if I'm trying to catch them, but they learn quickly to run to me because of a daily helping of scrambled eggs which they love. I find food tames them...

And I'm talking about how to raise and handle non aggressive roosters. Mine never attack me in any manner no matter what. I'm sharing how I do it. You are free to deal with yours in whatever manner suits you. :)

Not if the correct relationship is formed. I've had roosters come running when I grab a hen, but they quickly stop when they see it's me. I guess I must be a chicken whisper. :confused: I take the time to observe my birds, and their body language. Once you understand that you can read them and...

I have some disabilities and can no longer bend down fast enough to grab them. The net works well for me. Birds don't scratch or bite me. They calm right down.

A non aggressive rooster should never flog you no matter what you do.

I can walk right next to my mature roosters. A respectful rooster moves off about 10 feet away from you, gives you his side, and may flap his wings. A problem rooster will face you square on, and look for ways to get behind you, or plain just come at you. My roosters need to understand who I am...

My roosters are friendly enough. I personally don't need a pet rooster. Everyone wants something different. I personally don't want human aggressive roosters. I'm just sharing how I get them there. I got dogs for petting and cuddling. Roosters are livestock. Male livestock needs to be respected...

I use a fishing net to catch birds. All my roosters know what that net means. Someone is getting rounded up. They all cackle in unison when they see it. It's kinda funny, but I don't mess around. I'm vaguely disabled, so the net gives me power. Boys either behave or they are butchered. I give...

I raise all my roosters with a hands off approach. They grow up wary of me and they keep their distance. When I approach they go the other way. A young rooster shouldn't be too forward or invade your personal space. I make sure as they mature they run from me. When they are mature, after 2...