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  1. sunnyvista50

    Merle the Rooster Suddenly HATES me!

    Hmmmm! Such great feedback. I sure appreciate it! I was late feeding my little brood this morning and Merle went for me after a few days reprieve. We used to have a free range flock a few years ago and the rooster never charged us. We all kept a respectful distance and enjoyed eachother. Maybe...
  2. sunnyvista50

    Merle the Rooster Suddenly HATES me!

    That's such an informative post with great tips. My husband felt so bad for Merle afterwards he brought treats out to the pen. He even threw a big piece of sod grass in for them. I don't think I'll do any bending over or squatting work before Billy either corrals Merle and moves him elsewhere...
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    Merle the Rooster Suddenly HATES me!

    Holy cow Merle went for me in front of my husband this evening. It startled Billy to the point he jumped in and nudged Merle with his foot. Merle reared up and went for him a few times. My husband had to kick him to get him back away from us. It didnt hurt Merle jyst startked him. Merle a bit...
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    Merle the Rooster Suddenly HATES me!

    Planned to clean the pen before work this morning and asked my 6' 240 lb husband to come with me for protection. I overheard him in the pen having a talk w/ Merle that made me laugh but had an impact. He said something like mommy is going to bring you treats and clean your house. You can't be...
  5. sunnyvista50

    Merle the Rooster Suddenly HATES me!

    Thank you all for the input. It's comforting to know he is just doing his job. I think after reading your comments ill try corralling him into a dog cage we have when i clean and stop trying to raise him with the expectation that he will behave like a dog instead of a rooster.
  6. sunnyvista50

    Merle the Rooster Suddenly HATES me!

    I am beside myself. After nursing Merle back to health in December and setting him up in his own little kingdom he has started attacking me when I enter their large pen. Im trying to figure out what I might have done to cause him to do this. I had noticed when I brought their treats in thathe...
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