aggressive rooster

[SilkySilkie]

so i have a cochin bantam rooster and he recently started attacking everyones ankles and he draws blood he was a really sweet boy the first few days and he just suddenly attacking everytime we get near the nesting box to collect eggs,open the door that separates the rest of the backyard and the little chicken area or if we try to handle one of our hens especially his favourite who always comes near us even though he has a bit of a limp he still manages to draw blood as soon as i open the gate that separates the chicken area and the rest of the backyard he comes charging at me and starts to ''fight'' with my ankles or legs what should i do to stop or calm him down a bit?

 

[cherrynberry]

so i have a cochin bantam rooster and he recently started attacking everyones ankles and he draws blood he was a really sweet boy the first few days and he just suddenly attacking everytime we get near the nesting box to collect eggs,open the door that separates the rest of the backyard and the little chicken area or if we try to handle one of our hens especially his favourite who always comes near us even though he has a bit of a limp he still manages to draw blood as soon as i open the gate that separates the chicken area and the rest of the backyard he comes charging at me and starts to ''fight'' with my ankles or legs what should i do to stop or calm him down a bit?

I wouldnt keep him, he sounds like a major threat. His hormones kicked in.

 

[Mellowmalt]

he will never truly chill out. Once they become like this they will always want to be like this.
You can try getting a bright colored water gun. When he charges, give him a blast. He won't like it. In time he will avoid you but it won't stop him sneaking up on you while you have your back turned and kick you in the butt.
Not all roosters are aggressive. It's not really worth the hassle keeping an aggressive one but what worked best for me is to grab him first thing. You need to be consistent with this, as soon as he approaches, you grab him, turn him on his back and hold him down. Then turn him right way round and press his head down into the ground and hold him there for 5 seconds. This shows him you are being dominant and are in charge. You need to be consistent because they have very short term memory and usually forget who is in charge again by the next day.

 

[SilkySilkie]

I wouldnt keep him, he sounds like a major threat. His hormones kicked in.

i got a him 4 weeks ago i dont want to give him away now

 

[SilkySilkie]

he will never truly chill out. Once they become like this they will always want to be like this.
You can try getting a bright colored water gun. When he charges, give him a blast. He won't like it. In time he will avoid you but it won't stop him sneaking up on you while you have your back turned and kick you in the butt.
Not all roosters are aggressive. It's not really worth the hassle keeping an aggressive one but what worked best for me is to grab him first thing. You need to be consistent with this, as soon as he approaches, you grab him, turn him on his back and hold him down. Then turn him right way round and press his head down into the ground and hold him there for 5 seconds. This shows him you are being dominant and are in charge. You need to be consistent because they have very short term memory and usually forget who is in charge again by the next day.

today he tried to attack me i stood still and he stopped he is 6 months old but when i move my feet he attacks when i dont try to move he ignores me

 

[Smileybans]

If you want to keep him you could try following the tips here. https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/different-take-on-rooster-aggression.1474796/
He may always be aggressive and, like some have said, sneak up on you.

 

[raingarden]

When we had one like that I would carry a switch/stick. Pop him with it a few times and he will not come near again..... as long as you have your trusty switch. It's not a very convenient solution though.

 

[SilkySilkie]

i mainly wanted a rooster for chicks so will he pass this problem on to his chicks?

 

[Smileybans]

i mainly wanted a rooster for chicks so will he pass this problem on to his chicks?

More than likely. Yes.

 

[ChickensComeHome2Roost]

he will never truly chill out. Once they become like this they will always want to be like this.
You can try getting a bright colored water gun. When he charges, give him a blast. He won't like it. In time he will avoid you but it won't stop him sneaking up on you while you have your back turned and kick you in the butt.
Not all roosters are aggressive. It's not really worth the hassle keeping an aggressive one but what worked best for me is to grab him first thing. You need to be consistent with this, as soon as he approaches, you grab him, turn him on his back and hold him down. Then turn him right way round and press his head down into the ground and hold him there for 5 seconds. This shows him you are being dominant and are in charge. You need to be consistent because they have very short term memory and usually forget who is in charge again by the next day.

Do Chickens Have Good Memory? https://plantsandchickens.com/do-chickens-have-good-memory/​

"Chickens use their memory and recall daily in a wide range of situations.Chickens have the ability to recognize over 100 individual faces. Not only that but they are able to remember those faces even after months of separation."