First Sign of Aggresion?

[montyhp]

I have 10 pullets and 3 roos (warming chicks), just over 9 weeks old. The plan is to pick one roo to keep around. Today the flock was ranging and I walked over to see what they what they were up to. One of the roos came at me with his wing stretched out. he only took a few steps then he though better of it. I have to keep my eye on that one. He might be the first candidate for soup.

montyhp

So TX

 

[Jenski]

He also might be the best candidate to protect the flock, LOL!

 

[chickenannie]

I dont' think a roo's behavior fully develops until they're 4 to 5 months old. He's just a tiny guy at this point without the aggression a grown roo has the potential of. I wouldn't worry about him. Sometimes they dont' like your shoes if you wore something unusual or red-colored suddenly.
My roos like to chase and peck the cat at that age (very mildly) but they're still mild, cuties.

 

[montyhp]

Just so happens the roos are BOs, just like the one in your avatar. I don't plan to do anything yet, not until I start having agression problems. I am a big believer in being observant with animals (I have 6 goats along with the 13 chickens). Every time I think there is some kind of problem, I just observe for a while and see how things progress.

Montyhp

So TX

 

[chickenannie]

Being observant is a great way to take care of animals! Then you can easily tell if one is sick or if something is wrong.

By the way, my Buff Orpingtons, as a breed, have all been on the timid side, even the roosters. My Buff rooster George (killed by a fox in January, rest in peace) was a nice fella.