Flock with no rooster

[nuthatched]

I notice that he keeps everyone in line. Not many squabbles. But he’s turned into a monster!!! He used to be a sweetheart when he was younger.

'sweetheart', 'friendly' and 'cuddly' cockerels usually turn into jerks, they get too comfortable around you and when hormones hit, you have jerkwad rooster with no fear of you.

 

[Redbud55]

He was nice when he was younger sit on my lap… he ignored me. Now, if I go in… every day… he is aggressive. I’ve tried everything. I’m just over it.

 

[Redbud55]

'sweetheart', 'friendly' and 'cuddly' cockerels usually turn into jerks, they get too comfortable around you and when hormones hit, you have jerkwad rooster with no fear of you.

That’s him to a tee!! But I have a granddaughter who likes to help me. I just can’t have it now. Fir me or her!!!!

 

[nuthatched]

That’s him to a tee!! But I have a granddaughter who likes to help me. I just can’t have it now. Fir me or her!!!!

Yep, it's unfortunate.
A coddled cockerel will usually turn into a menace, if you ever try another rooster, no petting, no holding, basicly no 'pet' treatment, a good rooster is great to have around but there's no point keeping a threat and a jerk.

 

[Redbud55]

Yep, it's unfortunate.
A coddled cockerel will usually turn into a menace, if you ever try another rooster, no petting, no holding, basicly no 'pet' treatment, a good rooster is great to have around but there's no point keeping a threat and a jerk.

I agree. He’s going… I coddled him too much I guess. But I’ve coddled him when he was young. Now I’m paying the price. I’ve gad lovely roosters for so many years-but not him!

 

[Redbud55]

Yep, it's unfortunate.
A coddled cockerel will usually turn into a menace, if you ever try another rooster, no petting, no holding, basicly no 'pet' treatment, a good rooster is great to have around but there's no point keeping a threat and a jerk.

And he is a threat and a jerk!!!

 

[DarJones]

What makes it so hard to understand rooster dominance? Roosters instinctively try to dominate anything in their area. That includes humans. Roosters also instinctively understand when they are NOT dominant. The way to show a rooster he is not dominant is to prove to him that you are dominant.

My 5 year old son came in crying after being flogged by a young rooster. I got him to go back out with me and the rooster immediately came at him for a repeat, after all, my son had run from him once so obviously the rooster was boss. I drop kicked the rooster 40 feet across the yard then told my son to run over and kick him as many times as he could. He managed to kick the rooster 5 or 6 times before the rooster ran away. The next 3 or 4 times my son went out in the yard to play, I told him to run at the rooster and kick at it. The rooster always ran from him after that because the rooster understood that my son was boss.

If you have an aggressive rooster, you have 3 choices.
1. accept the floggings and moan about your aggressive rooster.
2. cull the rooster and turn him into chicken soup.
3. Prove to the rooster that you are boss.

The very first time a rooster acts aggressive toward me, he gets the 5 gallon bucket treatment. I hit him 3 or 4 times with the bucket until he runs. Once a rooster runs from you, he has acknowledged your dominance. A bucket is not a good tool for hitting a rooster, it is awkward and doesn't really hurt the rooster, but it does knock them down and proves to them they are not the boss.

I read about one woman who had to carry a broom to go in her own yard to fend off her rooster. Her kids couldn't play in the yard because the rooster would attack them. The best thing she could have possibly done is to use the broom to knock the rooster across the yard, then whacked the rooster until he ran. At that point, the dominance battle would be over and the rooster would understand he is not boss.

 

[Redbud55]

What makes it so hard to understand rooster dominance? Roosters instinctively try to dominate anything in their area. That includes humans. Roosters also instinctively understand when they are NOT dominant. The way to show a rooster he is not dominant is to prove to him that you are dominant.

My 5 year old son came in crying after being flogged by a young rooster. I got him to go back out with me and the rooster immediately came at him for a repeat, after all, my son had run from him once so obviously the rooster was boss. I drop kicked the rooster 40 feet across the yard then told my son to run over and kick him as many times as he could. He managed to kick the rooster 5 or 6 times before the rooster ran away. The next 3 or 4 times my son went out in the yard to play, I told him to run at the rooster and kick at it. The rooster always ran from him after that because the rooster understood that my son was boss.

If you have an aggressive rooster, you have 3 choices.
1. accept the floggings and moan about your aggressive rooster.
2. cull the rooster and turn him into chicken soup.
3. Prove to the rooster that you are boss.

The very first time a rooster acts aggressive toward me, he gets the 5 gallon bucket treatment. I hit him 3 or 4 times with the bucket until he runs. Once a rooster runs from you, he has acknowledged your dominance. A bucket is not a good tool for hitting a rooster, it is awkward and doesn't really hurt the rooster, but it does knock them down and proves to them they are not the boss.

I read about one woman who had to carry a broom to go in her own yard to fend off her rooster. Her kids couldn't play in the yard because the rooster would attack them. The best thing she could have possibly done is to use the broom to knock the rooster across the yard, then whacked the rooster until he ran. At that point, the dominance battle would be over and the rooster would understand he is not boss.

Dear Jar,
I DO understand rooster dominance. I’ve had many roosters over the years. But none of them are mean like he is. I had considered giving him the treatment you prescribed, but I’m not sure how the girls would react. Right now, they all trust me. I also do not full unless I have to. But, I have found him a home with a friend. So… it’s all good! Thanks.

 

[McChooky]

I notice that he keeps everyone in line. Not many squabbles. But he’s turned into a monster!!! He used to be a sweetheart when he was younger.

I catch and hold my rooster from time to time to keep him tame. He's not a pet. If he tests me I won't hesitate to catch and hold him (which he hates)With one hand I hold him flat on the ground applying pressure on his lower back and with the other hand I hold his head down on the ground firmly so he can't twist his neck and bite me. Occasionally I'll stroke his neck to keep him calm. ( Wearing gloves comes in handy)After a while he will quit squirming and won't try to get back up .If he resists I continue applying pressure to his back and head both so he can't move. I only let him up on his feet after he quits resisting or trying to bite. If he shows any sign of resistance I don't let him go. Roosters must learn that you rule the coop otherwise they'll rule you. I've never been mean to my roosters but I don't tolerate an aggressive rooster. I like having one around for the girls. Hen only flocks can be less stressful and more fun without a rooster.It depends on why you have one.

 

[chanceosunshine]

We had a rooster like your's. He was delicious!