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RoosterFredsmom

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Nov 6, 2021
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Thank you for letting me join this unique flock of folks! I have had my chickens for about four months. I have one, Barred Plymouth Rock, two Buff Orpingtons, three brown and red sexlink hens, three polish bantam hens, one Easter egger and one cranky rooster named Fred. I have been getting along with Fred till this morning. The sexlinks and bantams are new by about a month. Could he be angry about the new additions? I want to keep Fred, but I also don't want him biting my feet!
 
I am not sure. Our routine is, I go in every morning open their door, clean the coop and feed them and check their water. He has never done this before. He did it when I was opening the coop door and wasn't watching him closely. I added the new chickens in with the original 5 just two days ago.
 
sourland said:
Good morning, and welcome to the BYC community. Depending upon his age, Fred may just be starting to mature into his adult personality. Stop any aggressive behavior to keep it from escalating. Good luck.
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I have been handling him since he was 2 months. I have handled all my chickens. I am not trying to be their best friend, I just want them to know I won't hurt them. I have one that loves me, the easter egger. She is beautiful! And we get along well, spoiled! Fred too, but today was different. He is just now 6 months old. Maybe he is growing up.
 
RoosterFredsmom said:
I am not sure. Our routine is, I go in every morning open their door, clean the coop and feed them and check their water. He has never done this before. He did it when I was opening the coop door and wasn't watching him closely. I added the new chickens in with the original 5 just two days ago.
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He could be extra aggressive because of the change. Sometimes roos just change. If he attacks DO NOT run away, you would just be giving him the reaction he wants. If you see him dancing or making himself extra large and staring you in the eye, challenge him back, but show him how big you are, show him that you're not scared and you're not going to be pushed around.
RoosterFredsmom said:
He is about 6 months old. The other thing I noticed is he isn't as interested in the treats (meal worms) as he once was.
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Giving treats is what Roos do for hens, if he was previously subordinate to you then he'd accept the treat. If he doesn't want them now it's because he now perceives himself as being in charge.
 
RoosterFredsmom said:
He is about 6 months old. The other thing I noticed is he isn't as interested in the treats (meal worms) as he once was.
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Maybe it is his hormones changing, cockerels can become a bit aggressive around 5-6 months old as they reach sexual maturity, hopefully he will settle down.
 
Everose said:
He could be extra aggressive because of the change. Sometimes roos just change. If he attacks DO NOT run away, you would just be giving him the reaction he wants. If you see him dancing or making himself extra large and staring you in the eye, challenge him back, but show him how big you are, show him that you're not scared and you're not going to be pushed around.

Giving treats is what Roos do for hens, if he was previously subordinate to you then he'd accept the treat. If he doesn't want them now it's because he now perceives himself as being in charge.
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How do I change his view on this? I want him to protect the hens, but I dont want him to think he is my boss. Good grief!
 

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