Bad Rooster

[Noellereagan]

I’ve found that grabbing the punky boys and just carrying them around under your arm until they completely calm down works too. But what works best is to walk “through” them every single day. As in, make them get out of YOUR way. Even if it seems like they won’t move- trust me, they’ll get out of your way at the last minute. That somehow tells them you’re top cock-o-the-walk.

 

[Tysonsmom]

well, I have a beautiful Phoenix rooster that protects the ladies very well. I use to have a stick to remind him who is boss. I got too comfortable with him and he went after me. I ran backwards, stepped in a hole and twisted my leg causing fracture in my fibula. He tried to go after my husband again as well. I think it’s time for him to go. My only concern are the 10 hens he has been protecting and whether they can help themselves if a predator comes around once HE is gone?. They are free range so I worry about them, but also can’t afford anymore injuries. Advice would be wonderful!!!

 

[Tysonsmom]

I have a roster who likes to come after me also yet he is a great protector. I have found carrying a plant water bottle filled with water and a squirt in the eye when he comes near works like a charm EVERYTIME!! He just has to SEE the water bottle and gives me a respectful distance. I've learned to always have one near so I have placed them in strategic places. This way we can live in harmony.

 

[SueZoo]

well, I have a beautiful Phoenix rooster that protects the ladies very well. I use to have a stick to remind him who is boss. I got too comfortable with him and he went after me. I ran backwards, stepped in a hole and twisted my leg causing fracture in my fibula. He tried to go after my husband again as well. I think it’s time for him to go. My only concern are the 10 hens he has been protecting and whether they can help themselves if a predator comes around once HE is gone?. They are free range so I worry about them, but also can’t afford anymore injuries. Advice would be wonderful!!!

Ive gotten the following advice from a couple of fellow chicken owners and it did seem to make a difference in my aggressive roosters behavior towards me. Grab the rooster so that your have a hold on his body and wings are held against his sides. Squat down and flip him so that his back is on the ground- keep clear of his spurs- hold him firmly on his back and stare him in the eye. Do this until he stops struggling to break free or for at least 15 seconds straight, if he doesn't struggle that long. Be sure you do this where the hens are able to see what you're doing. When times up, release him , don't turn your back unless he gets up and retreats. If he comes at you, repeat the hold -down. You should repeat this daily for several days.
If after a few holddowns your roo is no more respectful, then personally I'd send him on his way.... I know that's easier said than done though.

 

[josie31655]

well, I have a beautiful Phoenix rooster that protects the ladies very well. I use to have a stick to remind him who is boss. I got too comfortable with him and he went after me. I ran backwards, stepped in a hole and twisted my leg causing fracture in my fibula. He tried to go after my husband again as well. I think it’s time for him to go. My only concern are the 10 hens he has been protecting and whether they can help themselves if a predator comes around once HE is gone?. They are free range so I worry about them, but also can’t afford anymore injuries. Advice would be wonderful!!!

 

[josie31655]

I have a roster who likes to come after me also yet he is a great protector. I have found carrying a plant water bottle filled with water and a squirt in the eye when he comes near works like a charm EVERYTIME!! He just has to SEE the water bottle and gives me a respectful distance. I've learned to always have one near so I have placed them in strategic places. This way we can live in harmony.

I had 2 roosters one was the alpha and he really got mean. Just had to always take a stick with me. The other rooster started copying so had to be aware of him.

 

[blackfishfin]

well, I have a beautiful Phoenix rooster that protects the ladies very well. I use to have a stick to remind him who is boss. I got too comfortable with him and he went after me. I ran backwards, stepped in a hole and twisted my leg causing fracture in my fibula. He tried to go after my husband again as well. I think it’s time for him to go. My only concern are the 10 hens he has been protecting and whether they can help themselves if a predator comes around once HE is gone?. They are free range so I worry about them, but also can’t afford anymore injuries. Advice would be wonderful!!!

I'm not sure what to do. I would definitely get rid of the rooster if I were. Maybe you could get a small rooster and bond with it more as a chick?

 

[Chickenlady61]

well, I have a beautiful Phoenix rooster that protects the ladies very well. I use to have a stick to remind him who is boss. I got too comfortable with him and he went after me. I ran backwards, stepped in a hole and twisted my leg causing fracture in my fibula. He tried to go after my husband again as well. I think it’s time for him to go. My only concern are the 10 hens he has been protecting and whether they can help themselves if a predator comes around once HE is gone?. They are free range so I worry about them, but also can’t afford anymore injuries. Advice would be wonderful!!!

Roosters don't like water - we picked up a water shooter (shoots like 20/25 feet with a good stream. If our guy gets feisty with us, we keep a bucket pf water on the ready, load the gun, and squirt away! This water gun fills with water by pulling back the handle while its in water. It works way better that waving a stick (that just gets him more agressive) and it's fun too!! and harmless! Sometimes we squirt him just for thinking about it.....lol When he sees the water gun, he just heads off in another direction.....best thing we ever did!

 

[Chebird]

I’ve found that grabbing the punky boys and just carrying them around under your arm until they completely calm down works too. But what works best is to walk “through” them every single day. As in, make them get out of YOUR way. Even if it seems like they won’t move- trust me, they’ll get out of your way at the last minute. That somehow tells them you’re top cock-o-the-walk.

This is exactly the way to behave with horses as well. She who can move the other is the boss.