Got bite by my cockerel

[ChickenCanoe]

My cocks alright normally, it’s just when I get close to him he goes to me as he’s protective over the hens, he does his job though!

Any cock should be protective of his hens. I don't handle my hens till after dusk.

 

[BaaKaaawk]

That’s a shame my cocks fine though, I rarely go in the hen house when he’s in and he’s tried to do it before but got me this time

Yes, but I think what we're saying is not sure you'll ever get him to not be aggressive now. Usually the first time they come at me (or more likely my 4-year old) I grab them and hang them upsideown for a few minutes. I know that sounds semi-barbaric... but I got to tell you it has worked 9 out of 10 times. But once you have a truly mean Roo- they stay mean. You can't really bring them back from the dark side and thus why you hear people saying what they are (AKA get rid of it if you have to be around it).

 

[BuffOrpington567]

Yes, but I think what we're saying is not sure you'll ever get him to not be aggressive now. Usually the first time they come at me (or more likely my 4-year old) I grab them and hang them upsideown for a few minutes. I know that sounds semi-barbaric... but I got to tell you it has worked 9 out of 10 times. But once you have a truly mean Roo- they stay mean. You can't really bring them back from the dark side and thus why you hear people saying what they are (AKA get rid of it if you have to be around it).

I get your point but I find as long as he’s no problem for me in the run he’s fine

 

[ChickenCanoe]

Yes, but I think what we're saying is not sure you'll ever get him to not be aggressive now. Usually the first time they come at me (or more likely my 4-year old) I grab them and hang them upsideown for a few minutes. I know that sounds semi-barbaric... but I got to tell you it has worked 9 out of 10 times. But once you have a truly mean Roo- they stay mean. You can't really bring them back from the dark side and thus why you hear people saying what they are (AKA get rid of it if you have to be around it).

Yes.
I like to start with skittish, aloof breeds that begin with a fear of all things not chicken. I never get attacked any more since keeping only flighty breeds.

 

[BuffOrpington567]

This is my cut, does it look okay?

 

[ChickenCanoe]

I think you'll survive.
I get pin pricks like that several times a day.
Needless to say, I'm pretty scarred up. But I don't recall any infection regardless of the cause of injury.

 

[BaaKaaawk]

I get your point but I find as long as he’s no problem for me in the run he’s fine

In truth if you are not interacting with him- then the ornerier the better! Then he is an asset to the flock as a protector rather than a mean pile of feathers.

 

[BaaKaaawk]

This is my cut, does it look okay?

I mean... don't get me wrong... but I'd call that a scratch with some blood in it.

Clearly watch for any kind of infection, and if you ever have concern don't ask us- ask your doctor- but I'm gonna say you will be just fine.

 

[BuffOrpington567]

This was the reason I had to go check anyway
My new chicks are settling with the flock and wanted make sure they getting on ok on thier first night

 

[Folly's place]

I bring the food, and any cockerel or cock bird who thinks I should be attacked is gone. They do taste like chicken!
Human aggressive roosters aren't guarding their flock from actual predators, they are being jerks. That peck is minor, but he'll be able to inflict real wounds, and take out eyeballs, in the not too distant future.
I like my roosters to be taking care of their hens and looking out for them, not stalking me.
And especially not being a danger to any other people.
Mary