Americana rooster THUMPER

[Sherri68]

Hello everyone SOMEONE PLEASE OFFER SOME INPUT - I posted another time about rehoming my rooster he is a one year old Americana his name is Thumper... he is even tempered but a roo none the less so on occasion what does that mean … he might try to protect after all it is his job.. I rehomed him on a farm with 23 animals when he first got there ( no other Roos) just five hens each and everyone of them came up to fight him .. he checked them all and peace was accomplished so I thought well she called me after a week said he is too aggressive extremely aggressive I’m confused he’s not extremely aggressive here at home I’ve raised him since a chick and he has been with my girls since they were all chicks…… I don’t know what to do of course I’m going to go get him but I cannot keep him I’ve managed for a year 2 months and my neighbor is done hearing him crow....if I could rehome my neighbor that would work better but not gonna happen lol!

so my question really is can he be rehomed is he acting out because he doesn’t want to be rehomed I know that sounds stupid but he just got evicted from a 65 acre ranch he wouldn't let her get eggs or give water just wouldn’t even let her in the gate he has never done that with me. I’m afraid I won’t be able to Rehome ever him to a good home he might end up smashed by a shovel he pulls this with the wrong person.

I am trying to find a vet that will caponize him and though this is risky and some consider inhumane I don’t have a choice it feels like my only option to rehome him or keep him my girls just got free of the torture and it is... they are missing hair and they run from him when they don’t want to submit... does anyone know of a vet that does this procedure in the tri valley area I will travel 100 miles for this...I love this little guy ..

 

[FluffyBottomBantams]

Just replying to move this up, but It is spring and the hormones are running high, that and he’s in a new environment which he’s probably not the most comfortable in. Caponizing is not a good idea imo, its uncommon and very dangerous even if it’s done correctly, the animal is awake the entire procedure because anesthesia is extremely dangerous for chickens, and even if the chicken does survive that they basically become fat Broody hens minus the eggs.

 

[humblehillsfarm]

Hello everyone SOMEONE PLEASE OFFER SOME INPUT - I posted another time about rehoming my rooster he is a one year old Americana his name is Thumper... he is even tempered but a roo none the less so on occasion what does that mean … he might try to protect after all it is his job.. I rehomed him on a farm with 23 animals when he first got there ( no other Roos) just five hens each and everyone of them came up to fight him .. he checked them all and peace was accomplished so I thought well she called me after a week said he is too aggressive extremely aggressive I’m confused he’s not extremely aggressive here at home I’ve raised him since a chick and he has been with my girls since they were all chicks…… I don’t know what to do of course I’m going to go get him but I cannot keep him I’ve managed for a year 2 months and my neighbor is done hearing him crow....if I could rehome my neighbor that would work better but not gonna happen lol!

so my question really is can he be rehomed is he acting out because he doesn’t want to be rehomed I know that sounds stupid but he just got evicted from a 65 acre ranch he wouldn't let her get eggs or give water just wouldn’t even let her in the gate he has never done that with me. I’m afraid I won’t be able to Rehome ever him to a good home he might end up smashed by a shovel he pulls this with the wrong person.

I am trying to find a vet that will caponize him and though this is risky and some consider inhumane I don’t have a choice it feels like my only option to rehome him or keep him my girls just got free of the torture and it is... they are missing hair and they run from him when they don’t want to submit... does anyone know of a vet that does this procedure in the tri valley area I will travel 100 miles for this...I love this little guy ..

You can try chicken saddles for your girls or lock him in his own cage for a few days at a time to give them a break until his hormones settle down. If he becomes aggressive with you though, I share no judgments for people who decide to send their rooster to the stew pot, sad as it is, the world can only handle so many roosters. I believe caponizing is supposed to be done when they are younger so I'm not sure that's an option for him anymore.

 

[Sherri68]

Just replying to move this up, but It is spring and the hormones are running high, that and he’s in a new environment which he’s probably not the most comfortable in. Caponizing is not a good idea imo, its uncommon and very dangerous even if it’s done correctly, the animal is awake the entire procedure because anesthesia is extremely dangerous for chickens, and even if the chicken does survive that they basically become fat Broody hens minus the eggs.

I know and that I considered don't think she knew enough I expected a bit of stress during the move for all ..doesn't sound like this is gonna be an option I'm just gonna have to rehome him and hope for the best and hope whoever gets him is good with roosters.

 

[JadeFarms]

If crowing is the problem, a no crow collar may work. It won’t eliminate the crowing but it will quiet them down. There is a small risk, but if used right then it can be useful. But, if that doesn’t work, I hope he gets a good home!! Also, as humblehillsfarm said, saddles for the hens could work.

 

[Sherri68]

If crowing is the problem, a no crow collar may work. It won’t eliminate the crowing but it will quiet them down. There is a small risk, but if used right then it can be useful. But, if that doesn’t work, I hope he gets a good home!! Also, as humblehillsfarm said, saddles for the hens could work.

Hi there thank you for your reply and yes I have been using the no crow I'm going to work it over to make it more comfy for him I use it correctly sometimes I don't put it tight enough though and he crows right through it truly is an art to figure the right amount of pressure for your rooster you have to really know your roo to put it on right. I did have a saddle apron one of my hens because the others were picking on her and that actually made her less freaked out walking around but then it got hot as hell and I took it off for the time being but now that Thumper will be here again I have to protect her bare bottom...

 

[JadeFarms]

Hi there thank you for your reply and yes I have been using the no crow I'm going to work it over to make it more comfy for him I use it correctly sometimes I don't put it tight enough though and he crows right through it truly is an art to figure the right amount of pressure for your rooster you have to really know your roo to put it on right. I did have a saddle apron one of my hens because the others were picking on her and that actually made her less freaked out walking around but then it got hot as hell and I took it off for the time being but now that Thumper will be here again I have to protect her bare bottom...

Okay, well I hope things go okay. I do know that there are ways to make your own saddle on YouTube if you need to do that.