Being held hostage by my rooster!

[countrygirl_247]

We had chickens a few years back when my grandson was just walkin. He was outside playin & my Roo flogged him before we could get to him it went all the way through his diaper. It broke the skin needless to say we got rid of the Roo

 

[CarriBrown]

I'd hold him hostage in the crockpot. There are too many good roos out there to put up with that.

 

[Wildsky]

I know how you feel, it would scare the pants off me if a big rooster came at me.

Luckily - I have a dog!

She goes out with us to feed and water and such, some days she gets overly excited. But mostly she will LISTEN and knows who I'm talking ABOUT when I tell her to go "get it"

This evening our young HUGE rooster was trying to have his way with a bantam, the bantam was screaming and he wouldn't let go - all the noise got the dog's attention and I told her to go get him - she chased him around the yard a little, then came back to me when I called her back.

I don't know what I would do without a dog at my heels.

 

[debilorrah]

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This method is the one that got my favorite hen to feel comfortable with me. I chased that girl around and held her like a football for about 15 minutes each evening, and now I can't get her off my feet - I LOVE IT!

 

[Morning Dove]

I need to handle my chickens more, including our roo. He's not evil, but he will have spurs soon, and I'd like to keep them trimmed. I did have some of my roos (that are now in the freezer) chase my son around, but they knew I was boss. I also crowed at them as well.
Dove

 

[gumpsgirl]

Don't let him know you're afraid. White Leghorn roosters can be very nasty. I personally have never heard of a nice one. The biggest thing is you have to show him that you are the alpha and he is not. I see rooster-red and Cyn have both posted a response. I would listen and take heed to their counsel. I actually just got a 26 wk. old bad boy that I'm trying to re-train and show him who's boss. You can't be afraid of them and you have to show them who's boss or it will get worse. Put your boots, jeans, long sleeve shirt, gloves, coat, and anything else that makes you feel invincible on and head out in that yard to tackle that boy. Once done, report back!

 

[gritsar]

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After handling my alpha roo alot when he was young and having him turn around and try to dominate me in part because of it, I no longer make it a daily thing to handle either of them. I pick them up about once a week to do a quick check on their overall condition, but that's it. It's like I have an invisible 3 ft. barrier around me. My hens climb all over me, but my roosters keep their distance. If I decrease the distance between us, they will step back accordingly to maintain that distance. That's the way I like it and the way I feel it should be. They have a whole lot of respect for me and I don't feel like I have to watch my back when I'm out with them. Children on the other hand are a totally different story. When the GS is visiting I never leave him unattended with the chickens. In fact, I make sure the chickens stay out of the yard while he's here. To my roos a 2 yr. old chasing their hens looks to them a whole lot like a predator and they will defend the hens against predators. Best not to put them in that position in the first place.

 

[NorCalMtnChick]

Okay peeps. I am ready, although extremely nervous, to pick up our rooster. Should I grab for the feet, or the body? (or the neck?

Can he sense fear? Because if so- I am toast. I was pecked by birds as a child (think Alfred Htchcock) and have always feared birds.
Nevertheless I am determined to show him who is boss. Now I am just looking for the best technique. THANKS!

 

[Poulets De Cajun]

ITS A CHICKEN! Bend down, and grab him!


Sticks, bats, guns...... I'd swear yall were hunting Sasquatch.....

 

[PaintedMeadows]

Well, for me with a bird fear I try to grab around the body so the wings don't flap around. I hate the wing flapping. Still and I am not afraid of the chickens. So try to grab around the body. Feet will give you LOTS of wing flapping. tee hee. Good luck and let us know how it went. I understand your fear even if others don't. Another hug for strength!!