Aggressive cockerel or normal leave him alone?

[carlf]

IMO, picking him up and carrying him around is a dominant behavior. You have complete control of him and he knows it. That is why he stopped crowing.
So as long as he does not challenge you (pecking, spurring, etc..), I don't see a problem.
But if he ever does get "cocky" with you, grab him and pin him to the ground until he stops moving. And then some. Re-assert your dominance.
Good luck.!

 

[Lil Jon s mama]

Thanks

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IMO, picking him up and carrying him around is a dominant behavior.  You have complete control of him and he knows it. That is why he stopped crowing.
So as long as he does not challenge you (pecking, spurring, etc..), I don't see a problem.
But if he ever does get "cocky" with you, grab him and pin him to the ground until he stops moving. And then some. Re-assert your dominance.
Good luck.!
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Thanks I do notice a huge difference in his behavior I still plan on carrying around some just not so close to my face

 

[Lil Jon s mama]

Thanks I know I've created my own monster and I do have to live with results. I'm willing to take certain risks for myself. But I am being extremely cautious when it comes to others. I no longer let kids near the roosters just incase.

 

[Folly's place]

No bird gets near my face! I also don't handle my cockerels unless necessary. I make a point of walking 'through' them as I move through my flock, and am always watching for 'bad thoughts' in my direction. I also never hand feed treats, rather call and scatter stuff on the ground. My birds aren't 'carry around' pets generally. As your cockerels mature, be aware that human aggression may develop, and be ready to eliminate that sort of behavior before someone gets hurt. Good roosters don't behave that way! Mary

 

[Lil Jon s mama]

So when will I know if my roosters are going to be man fighters. I've watched a few you tube videos and my roosters are definitely not aggressive now at 17 weeks. I keep reading and hearing that could all change but not really when. And when is a rooster considered sexually mature. All the info I'm finding says between 4-6 months but Lil Jon was mating at 14 weeks. I don't know how successful he is, it sure looks like he knows what he is doing. I only have one hen laying right now and i'm pretty sure its not fertilized. I can not remember when my first BR rooster started mating but I'm thinking it was around 4 months. The BR roo only came at me once again around 4 months. And since I did and still do handle my roosters I immediately picked him up and carried him around. He never bothered me or anyone else afterwards.

And I just want to add that when my pet chicken Lil Jon bit me it wasn't in an aggressive rooster attack. He was just being a curious chicken. I only posted so other chicken huggers will keep in mind Hug away but please people Safety First

 

[Folly's place]

I had a bantam cockerel attacking me at EIGHT WEEKS of age one year, and it was amazing! The little sob may have weighed six or eight ounces, and he didn't last long after that. I have also had a cock decide to take us on his second spring, also a bad idea on his part. Usually cockerels who are going to be bad will start at three to six months of age, as they are maturing. A few will understand a couple of corrections and give it up, but the idiots who keep coming on need to go to the crockpot. Mary

 

[Lil Jon s mama]

This picture is from my hen. I'm pretty sure it is not fertilized but figured I'd post to be sure.

please excuse and ignore the rest of my breakfast in pic