Culling a long time rooster. Is there a better time of day?

[doublecrossranch]

I am sorry it came to this and hope that this will not get infected.

Let this be a lesson to all of us: This is what you get for delaying the absolutely essential act of putting an immediate end to the rooster's aggression.

Do not underestimate the possible damage, just imagine he would have assaulted a child instead ...

He has gone after little kids. We keep him locked up when they come over.

 

[doublecrossranch]

Bless you and your mean rooster! I have one I have put off killing for way too long. I just plain dislike doing it. Mine only comes after me if he hears another bird in distress. This makes it real hard to do anything with the hens or young birds. He has put serious puncture wounds in me, mid-thigh, two times. He's about 5 years old and a beautiful 1/2 jungle fowl/1/2 americauna that was gifted to me when hawks got my last roo. He has been removed from the flock and lives with an ancient goat - I still don't trust him and he needs to be dispatched. I also keep finding ways to not do it.

Mine comes comes at me when I open the run for them to free range, feeding them, giving them water, even when I’m giving him treats. These are over the last month. Once they heal they leave large scars with a lump underneath.

 

[Mrs. K]

Get him gone

 

[doublecrossranch]

I have a rooster that started flogging me months ago. I wanted to eliminate him, but he is such a good rooster. I am able to free range my group on 10 acres, and he watches them like a hawk, no pun intended, and calls them when he has found food. He just became a dad to 4 chicks about a month ago and he walks with them and the mom like a little family. BUT, I have boards (1"x1/4"x 3') stashed everywhere, so if I see him coming my way I can grab one. He recognizes that I have a weapon and goes away. One day though, he will get on me again and I will grab him after dark and he will just disappear. Sigh.

He is the same way with our hen and hatchlings. He is a good watcher but we still have lost 3 hens to hawks. Damn hawks! They are the biggest reason I haven’t culled him yet. But I he will attack me even if he has to trample a hen or chick. Some have gotten hurt. Plus it shouldn’t be that hard to feed them. Lol

 

[doublecrossranch]

Is the rooster mean to the hens? That would change their reaction of the culling. If they liked the rooster then they will be sad, whether they show it or not. If the rooster was a jerk to them, they wouldn’t be as sad about it, if sad at all.

He isn’t mean to them. I wish it was different but it’s becoming dangerous for the other chickens. I panic any time I see something running at me. My other hens, pullets, and cockrells love me and run for me to cuddle them or give them treats. He will run over or kick a chicken to get at me.

 

[Ihavesomechickens]

He isn’t mean to them. I wish it was different but it’s becoming dangerous for the other chickens. I panic any time I see something running at me. My other hens, pullets, and cockrells love me and run for me to cuddle them or give them treats. He will run over or kick a chicken to get at me.

Okay. He doesn’t sound too polite so their reaction will be not as sad as it could be. I would take him off the roost at night and kill him quickly. If you can i would suggest trying to make sure he stays asleep during the whole process to minimize fear. You want his last moments to be peaceful and calm.

 

[Folly's place]

Don't continue to be a punching bag for this jerk! EVERYONE will be happier with him gone!
Apparently he is a danger to his flockmates too.
Mary

 

[aart]

Mine comes comes at me when I open the run for them to free range, feeding them, giving them water, even when I’m giving him treats. These are over the last month.

WTHeck are you waiting for?!

 

[doublecrossranch]

WTHeck are you waiting for?!

My husband to not be to tired. Haha. I feel bad asking him to do it after he has been working hard on other farm projects. I’m hoping I can catch him tonight before he is too worn out.

 

[NatJ]

My husband to not be to tired. Haha. I feel bad asking him to do it after he has been working hard on other farm projects. I’m hoping I can catch him tonight before he is too worn out.

You could consider doing it yourself. Considering how much time you must be spending to treat those repeated injuries...