Cockerel Keeps Attacking Me!

[Sea Wolf]

If handling, carrying roosters around makes them mean can someone explain to me how all these people are able to show them???

Roosters, at a show, are in a cage.

 

[roosterhavoc]

Roosters, at a show, are in a cage.

Oh does the rooster magically appear in the cage?

 

[Trish1974]

Roosters, at a show, are in a cage.

They still get handled by the judges.

 

[aart]

If handling, carrying roosters around makes them mean can someone explain to me how all these people are able to show them???

I think because show birds are handled with a different intent than 'cuddling pets'....not to mention more awareness, in most cases.

 

[Sea Wolf]

I think because show birds are handled with a different intent than 'cuddling pets'....not to mention more awareness, in most cases.

That is correct. Someone shows some intelligence.

 

[roosterhavoc]

I think because show birds are handled with a different intent than 'cuddling pets'....not to mention more awareness, in most cases.

Well she was trying to catch a hen when he came after her.

 

[532740]

I have a rooster that tried to attack me also, I hung him upside down in front of his ladies, it humiliates Him, I had to do this twice & used a firm voice to him so he knows who’s boss. It worked! You may have to do it again to remind him, it doesn’t hurt him at all, just try it. If he keeps continually attacking you, put him in jail bird house by himself for about 3-4 days. I would try multiple things to have him know you are boss, if nothing works then off to freezer camp, then at least you can say “I tried” but I hope something works for you!

 

[VJK]

Here are 2 great articles on roosters and their behavior- lots of information and ideas to help.

http://chickenrunrescue.org/filter/Care-and-Rehabilitation/Rooster-Behavior https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/understanding-your-rooster.75056/

 

[angela0408]

An aggressive rooster is dangerous. My friend had one that knocked down her 3 year old and had his spurs on his neck. Not worth the chance I’d say. So many other nice Roos out there to adopt. You will learn to love another.

 

[aart]

Well she was trying to catch a hen when he came after her.

Falls under 'awareness'....or lack thereof?