Cockerel Keeps Attacking Me!

[aart]

I respectfully disagree. Not ALL cockerels will attack or challenge. Mine used to, but I haven't had a problem cockerel in years. Not since I started raising them with a hands-off approach. As soon as I recognize a cockerel, I quit handling except for necessities. I let them know that I am the boss. I walk through them. I move them away from food and water, I walk after them and make them move. I back them up. If one decides to come my way, I go right toward him. If a cockerel is between me and where I want to go, I just walk and make him get out of my way.

I did have one cockerel (I wish he would have lived longer, but died defending his flock) that would look at me sideways every now and then. I'd just walk toward him until he moved away. One day, I was using my foot to gently scoot a pullet into the run. He heard her squawk, came running and saw me. He stopped, looked at me, and walked away. He knew.

OP, I don't know if this approach will help you with your cockerel at this point or not. You (and your parents if you are minor, living in their home) are the only one who can determine how much you'll put up with out of this cockerel. He may or may not become more well behaved. I doubt it, but it could happen. If he free ranges, you need to prepare yourself for the fact that you may have to get rid of him if he attacks a guest to your home. That's a liability. Spurs can cause puncture wounds, and a puncture wound full of dirt and manure can develop a pretty nasty infection. The Dr. bills could be costly.

This^^^ is most excellent advice!!
Thank you @bobbi-j !

 

[WallyBirdie]

Ooh, I carry him daily... this my work for him, he never struggles when I carry him!

Good luck with your boy!

 

[Folly's place]

"Friendly' equals 'bold' all too often, and cockerels who attack, or think bad thoughts at me, aren't tolerated here. We've tried, and not succeeded, and gave up the whole 'fix it' behavioral modification schemes with cockerels. They aren't feathered puppies!!!
Mary

 

[Criticalicious]

@Aunt Angus - First thing in the morning when the rooster comes rushing out of the coop, it seems like they are always extra feisty. With an automatic door, they can do their craziness at the crack of dawn while you're asleep in bed.

 

[Willowspirit]

Ooohhh sorry about that...

No. It’s an important topic. Many people struggle with aggressive roosters.

 

[Aunt Angus]

@Aunt Angus - First thing in the morning when the rooster comes rushing out of the coop, it seems like they are always extra feisty. With an automatic door, they can do their craziness at the crack of dawn while you're asleep in bed.

So that's not necessarily a sign that my cockerel is evil and will become horribly human aggressive? Whew! That'd be a huge relief!

Yeah, I need to invest in an auto door. Maybe for Christmas? I wanted new power tools, but those may have to wait.

OR... I could have the Robotics Club @ the school where I work design one for me.... Hmmm...

 

[Folly's place]

You could try standing to the side, rather than right in front of the door when you open it in the morning, With a weapon in your hand...
Either he will rush past you, as he should, paying attention to his flockmates and the great outdoors, or he will turn to take you on. Then you can fend him off, and make plans for his demise.
Mary

 

[Criticalicious]

I have an auto door, but one morning I had to leave for work before it was light out. I opened the door but it was still dark enough that none of the chickens ventured out. After a minute or two, a pullet came out to look for food. The cockerel then came charging out the door like a crazy person and chased her back up, before he decided to prowl around the run looking for predators to attack. It seems like they get a spurt of hormones first thing in the morning.

 

[Folly's place]

He was doing right! Then, did he attack you? That's the issue...
Mary

 

[Criticalicious]

I was standing outside the run, so he ignored me.