Flogging Rooster

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[MotherofManyMor]

Hi and welcome to BYC - thanks for joining. It doesn't have to be all doom and gloom. If you are willing to put the time and effort in, it can be done. I find managing a rooster similar to training a dog - let a dog think it's dominant then it's difficult- ditto with a rooster. Its more about the human, than the bird.

Good luck

Thank you for your encouragement, I will work with him. He doesn't do it all the time and I can now tell when he is about to. It's only in the mornings when I open the coop door that he is like this, so I am learning to diverting his attention.

 

[junebuggena]

Thank you for your encouragement, I will work with him. He doesn't do it all the time and I can now tell when he is about to. It's only in the mornings when I open the coop door that he is like this, so I am learning to diverting his attention.

For the 'new to you' boy, you need to firmly establish yourself as the one in charge. It's all about attitude, the way you hold yourself, and the energy you are projecting. You absolutely can not give any indications of nervousness or you will become a target.

 

[AriadneCastro]

Thank you for your encouragement, I will work with him. He doesn't do it all the time and I can now tell when he is about to. It's only in the mornings when I open the coop door that he is like this, so I am learning to diverting his attention.

Getting out of the coop in the morning seems to be the most exciting moment of the day for any rooster! Also my dear Mr. Kelly behaves like a maniac in the morning, hopping around like a freakin battle tank, sometimes chasing the second rooster, at the same time half-dancing for the terrified ladies, trying to jump on them... it's a mess. Lol... He never *ever* turned towards me, probably because I've been teaching him good manners since he was a boy. Even so, I remind him regularly, that I am stronger than he is, by calmly holding him down for a bit, petting him until he relaxes, then letting go.

 

[urbanfowlmom]

[quote name="Donna Groover"
Donna, roosters have two purposes, to squawk when predator's are near.. And to get put in the pot as soon as they attack you. I have known some gentle roosters, and some mean ones. Keep the gentle ones to breed, and eat the rest.

 

[MotherofManyMor]

For the 'new to you' boy, you need to firmly establish yourself as the one in charge. It's all about attitude, the way you hold yourself, and the energy you are projecting. You absolutely can not give any indications of nervousness or you will become a target.

For the 'new to you' boy, you need to firmly establish yourself as the one in charge. It's all about attitude, the way you hold yourself, and the energy you are projecting. You absolutely can not give any indications of nervousness or you will become a target.

Hi Junebuggena, thank you! I actually also work with birds of prey doing Falconry, but it helps me to not be afraid of a Rooster. Since that one morning, reading all the suggestions helped tremendously. I stand firm, show no fear and he has not giving me any problems at all.