I have a Black Frizzle Cochin rooster that shares a flock with a Dark Brahma rooster. Because he's a Bantam he has trouble mating with my standard hens. My problem is since he's little the standard size hens are not squatting down for him so he grabs them by the head and tries to force them to squat. Most do not comply except for the Bantams hens. He pulls out feathers everytime he tries to mate with them. This feather pulling has caused my White Cochin (standard) to have a bare neck and head as she is quite low key and he apparently likes her.
How can I stop this behavior? I get after him often due to his tactics to no avail. I really don't want to get rid of him either he's a good rooster otherwise.
Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you in advance.
How can I stop this behavior? I get after him often due to his tactics to no avail. I really don't want to get rid of him either he's a good rooster otherwise.