6 wk old cockerel trying to mate with the back of my head, and it hurts!

[Pinkaboo]

Every time I go in the run
Been busy today altering perches
My cockerel jumps on me
Claws his way up my back
Pecks my head then starts
Scratching away at my hair

I don't want to shout at him because he's very affectionate and loving
I've just lift him off, but I'm getting so many cuts! It hot here( as hot as the UK gets)
So I'm in a thin tee shirt, feel like I need safety gear

 

[sourland]

Seems like he needs an attitude adjustment. His behavior will worsen unless you squelch this behavior.

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

At that age this isn't so much a sexual act. That being said, as much as you don't want to, this is something that needs to be handled with a little discipline because this can easily lead to a bird with NO respect for you and that becomes dangerous once he is a mature roo.

 

[MySweetChickens]

it sounds more like he is attacking you if thats the case you have 3 options
1. sell him
2. rooster stew
3. continuously showing dominance over him and humiliating him

if you chose three you would grab him by his legs hanging him upside down (or just holding him in your arms) and walk around with him. just taking him off of you isn't going to help right now he thinks he is top rooster but he thinks wrong you are top rooster!!
you could also try pinning him to the ground for a couple seconds too.roosters think of themselves as protector of the hens so he may not give in and you will have to get a different rooster.you will never be able to have a friendly relationship with him he will always try to attack you in his mind you are a constant threat. I would suggest just eating him or getting a different rooster he will be dangerous towards visitors too.

 

[sourland]

At that age this isn't so much a sexual act. That being said, as much as you don't want to, this is something that needs to be handled with a little discipline because this can easily lead to a bird with NO respect for you and that becomes dangerous once he is a mature roo.

Any time that a chicken gets near your head there is the possibility of damage to your eyes.

 

[aknewlin]

I think six weeks is a little young to be mating, so at least he isn't doing that to you. blech!!! That being said, I would definitely nip it in the bud if he is hurting you, even if on accident. Maybe gently lift him off each time and set him down on the ground. I wouldn't even reward him with a pet after setting him down, or else he thinks what he needs to do in order to get cuddles. You can pet him at other times when it's more appropriate.

When my hens were young, they loved to jump on my back and hang out there when I was bent over. When one saw another do it, they others thought they had to jump in on the action. They didn't scratch and claw, but when two or three would jump up there, some scratching would naturally occur.

Out of my now mature hens, only one still wants to hop on my back and just visit. She just stands there and coos at me. My younger pullets still try and do this when they get the chance.

Good luck!

 

[aknewlin]

After cross posting, and reading the other advice, I do realize that my advice is more directed towards hen behavior. I would do what the other rooster advisers have suggested and be more stern and not so gentle as I would a happy-go-lucky hen.

 

[Pinkaboo]

it sounds more like he is attacking you if thats the case you have 3 options
1. sell him
2. rooster stew 
3. continuously showing dominance over him and humiliating him

if you chose three you would grab him by his legs hanging him upside down (or just holding him in your arms) and walk around with him. just taking him off of you isn't going to help right now he thinks he is top rooster but he thinks wrong you are top rooster!!
you could also try pinning him to the ground for a couple seconds too.roosters think of themselves as protector of the hens so he may not give in and you will have to get a different rooster.you will never be able to have a friendly relationship with him he will always try to attack you in his mind you are a constant threat. I would suggest just eating him or getting a different rooster he will be dangerous towards visitors too.

I want him, he's lovely. I always have him in y arms as soon as he sees me he runs yo be picked up, he'd let me hold him all day if I could, he leans his neck against my face and snuggles up then falls asleep, physically I would struggle to dominate him, I have health probs and walking to the run floors me let alone anything else, I just sit for half hr to recover and that's when he wants holding

 

[Pinkaboo]

Any time that a chicken gets near your head there is the possibility of damage to your eyes.

Yes I know m so glad a wear glasses at least that gives some protection
He likes pecking my teeth if I speak!

 

[Pinkaboo]

I think six weeks is a little young to be mating, so at least he isn't doing that to you. blech!!! That being said, I would definitely nip it in the bud if he is hurting you, even if on accident. Maybe gently lift him off each time and set him down on the ground. I wouldn't even reward him with a pet after setting him down, or else he thinks what he needs to do in order to get cuddles. You can pet him at other times when it's more appropriate.

When my hens were young, they loved to jump on my back and hang out there when I was bent over. When one saw another do it, they others thought they had to jump in on the action. They didn't scratch and claw, but when two or three would jump up there, some scratching would naturally occur.

Out of my now mature hens, only one still wants to hop on my back and just visit. She just stands there and coos at me. My younger pullets still try and do this when they get the chance.

Good luck!

Thank you, he's a bit of a softy I don't want to hurt him but I will lift him off and walk away
Hopefully he will learn