Any more opinions?

[savvychickz]

Boy oh boy, he sure did.

Do you have any idea why he’s so mean at such a young age? I treat him like a little baby yet he puffs up his neck feathers and attacks my hand harrdddd.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Do you have any idea why he’s so mean at such a young age? I treat him like a little baby yet he puffs up his neck feathers and attacks my hand harrdddd.

Unfortunately too much handling of young roosters can make them think they can treat you like another chicken. I personally keep my hands off my roosters. I'm not sure if you can turn him around or not. I would make sure he's stays back from now on.

 

[Alexandra33]

Do you have any idea why he’s so mean at such a young age? I treat him like a little baby yet he puffs up his neck feathers and attacks my hand harrdddd.

Some of my very best, most well-behaved boys were highly aggressive at this age (they mellowed out at around 6 months, which happens to be the complete opposite of the norm).

If you want to continue babying him, go right ahead. Ignoring is also fine. Either way, he'll likely follow his inherited, genetic demeanor. All I suggest is that if desired, you enjoy him while he's young.

~Alex

 

[Alexandra33]

For the record, I'm an advocate of spoiling cockerels with love. Ever since reforming my techniques from highly aggressive role of "dominant rooster," to hand feeding and holding all males affectionately, success rate has skyrocketed.

Everyone's experiences are different....just something to keep in mind.

~Alex

 

[savvychickz]

For the record, I'm an advocate of spoiling cockerels with love. Ever since reforming my techniques from highly aggressive role of "dominant rooster," to hand feeding and holding all males affectionately, success rate has skyrocketed.

Everyone's experiences are different....just something to keep in mind.

~Alex

His dad was as friendly as can be as a chick until about 6 months then he turned all aggressive on me and my family lol. So when I take Aspen (The cockerel in the pics) out and fully introduce him into the flock of his dad and hens how will this affect who’s the boss? Would his father still be top or would the pecking order change?

 

[Alexandra33]

His dad was as friendly as can be as a chick until about 6 months then he turned all aggressive on me and my family lol. So when I take Aspen (The cockerel in the pics) out and fully introduce him into the flock of his dad and hens how will this affect who’s the boss? Would his father still be top or would the pecking order change?

That's how it normally happens. At least for a time, his father will likely continue to rule the roost. Older males usually claim initial dominance. However, pecking order dynamics are fluid, and Aspen may eventually rise in the ranks as he matures.

~Alex