Bad boy bit me

[lildarlinshine]

He's been treated like a spoiled pet so now he's spoiled. Unfortunately, he's not going to get better and will often get worse.

Thank you for the reply.

 

[coach723]

I too have a soft spot for the boys, I've had some really, really good ones. I've also had a few really bad ones. They are just doing what they are programmed by genetics to do, it's not their fault, but just because a tiger is a tiger, I'm not having one in my living room. I had one really, really aggressive roo early on, who also happened to be a very large brahama. He was probably 15 lbs. You could not turn your back on him for one second, and I usually had to carry a broomstick into the run, as well as make sure I had thick boots on. I was spurred, flogged, bitten, blood was drawn more than once. Nothing made him reconsider his behavior. No way was I keeping him. Not even going to tell you what he was "named" cause it wasn't nice at all. There is a reason that Lucifer is a common roo name. I don't keep boys that go after people, it's just a deal breaker for me. Just be careful, take nothing for granted, don't assume, and don't think only with your heart. Sometimes it's not worth it. Best of luck with him.

 

[FunClucks]

Whenever you're around him or have the potential to be around him, wear safety glasses. As well as sturdy gloves, long pants and sleeves, sturdy boots, etc. Cut proof and cut resistant gloves and arm covering, Kevlar or falconry gloves are a thing you should look into. Sorry you're dealing with this.

 

[FrostRanger]

Since you're diabetic and heal more slowly than usual I would not wait around for this to get worse, and it likely will. I don't tolerate mean roos to begin with but especially if an attack will have worse consequences than usual. I would put him down unfortunately

 

[Mrs. K]

You are in love with the darling, but he has left, no bringing him back. This is as, AArt says, where the romance meets reality.

Most of us have kept the first rotten rooster way too long, wishing.

Beware.

Monica

 

[chickachicka12345]

when he does it again, pin him to the ground like you are a rooster mating a hen and he is the hen(except make the rooster your hands) and put his head to the ground. hold him there for a couple of sec. while you give him a lecture. do this every time he acks mean or aggressive toward you. this worked for my rooster