Cockerel crowing or pullet trying to crow?

[Rdespain22]

It all depends on the temperament of the rooster. I would not trust a rooster around a 3 year old, but with careful monitoring things MIGHT be okay. I have maintained breeding trios and pairs without damage to the hens, but again it depends upon the rooster.

My 3 year old daughter tried to pick up the white rooster and he started kicking like crazy! I ran up and grabbed him from her and he scratched my arm up. Unfortunately he's going to have to go soon.

 

[BaaKaaawk]

My 3 year old daughter tried to pick up the white rooster and he started kicking like crazy! I ran up and grabbed him from her and he scratched my arm up. Unfortunately he's going to have to go soon. View attachment 1877119

Ahhh. Those are respectable war wounds.

You can't fault the roo for those though, you picked him up. How'd you like if some random dude ran by and picked you up? You'd scratch him too.

On the ground he may be fine. Roos generally hate to be picked up. You make them look bad while they're trying to impress their ladies!

 

[Folly's place]

Three year old humans aren't very good at caution, and they absolutely can't be trying to pick up any of these birds, much less a cockerel!
Her face and eyeballs are way too close to any chickens' beak to be safe!!!
Mary

 

[chrissynemetz]

I'm sorry but I agree, all three are cockerels.