Aggressive rooster

[Katrinasofia]

My seven-month-old Cockerel has suddenly turned aggressive toward my husband. He chases them and pecks at the back of his legs. Is there some way I can curb this Behavior or do I got to get rid of him?

 

[Mrs. K]

Odd that he is attacking your husband first, they generally attack children, then women, then men. You will get lots of advice on here, but I would cull him. If you have small children, I would strongly encourage dispatching him. People often underestimate the violence of a rooster attack, and most often the violence escalates. These attacks are at the beginning.

Personally, I would not keep a violent dog either. If you have people visit you, it could be a liability.

Mrs K

 

[sourland]

There are temperament modifications that can be tried, and sometimes they grow out of this behavior, but generally such birds can never be completely trusted. If children are involved, I would get rid of him.

 

[cmom]

I agree with the others. I would cull him. If you want a male I'm sure you can find one. there are a lot of good ones. Good luck with whatever you decide. There are some threads on dealing with rooster/cockerel behaviors.

 

[Peepsi]

My seven-month-old Cockerel has suddenly turned aggressive toward my husband. He chases them and pecks at the back of his legs. Is there some way I can curb this Behavior or do I got to get rid of him?

Life is too short to keep nasty roosters. There are so many roosters out there in the world that need homes. I suggest culling and getting another cockerel with a less-nasty personality.

Also, I don't know the situation with your husband, but if he is fearful of cockerels/roosters, then they will pick up on that and chase him more. You can't be afraid of your cockerels/roosters (again, he might not be, but I'm just throwing this out, in case he is afraid).

 

[FortCluck]

I would rehome him.

How many pullets/hens do you have?

Is your husband fearful of him or dislike him?

Sometimes Cockerels can read someone from their fear to their dislike of them and they feed off if it just like a dog would.

 

[cmom]

I had a cockerel that was badly beaten up by some other males he was with. I took him out of his pen and he couldn't walk. Originally I put him in a cage with some hay and put some cage cups in with some feed and water with vitamins and electrolytes that he could reach. After a few days he was trying to move around so I did put him in a coop with another special bird (my Gladys). He couldn't move well so I put him in a giant bowl with hay in it at night but always had some food and water easily accessible for him. It took quite awhile but he did improve and got stronger every day. At first Gladys was not very happy with him but she eventually adjusted and he would try to follow her but would fall over but every day he did improve a little. Gladys got to where she would wait for him when he would try to follow her. He did get better and eventually did start walking. He was fine at first but then started attacking me then he went after my husband. I did eventually give him to someone that wanted a male for his flock. I told the fellow about his behavior but he didn't seem to care. He wanted a RIW male. Hopefully in a new place he did better.

 

[ellenscoop]

Yes, here is an infographic with good tips - http://www.poultrydvm.com/featured-infographic/gentling-roosters

 

[Katrinasofia]

Thanks

 

[Bantam Trick Chickens]

Hi!
I am a chicken trainer and I train Aggressive roosters! How many times has he been attacked? What was your husband wearing and what color (clothing and shoes)?
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Did you know many roosters are simply reactive to certain colors and shoes? They can be trained to be less reactive (or completely stop) and you can avoid being in the situation where he will attack.