Got Flogged by A rooster tonight

[luluann]

I have carried him that's the thing. He has 1 hen and he just started the flogging like a week ago

 

[flocksalot]

Then pin him to the ground in front of his girl, and keep him there a good amount of time. He'll figure it out.

We've also been known to charge a rooster that gives us the look. Did that at a friends house. They were always getting attacked, now he keeps a healthy distance from me at least.

 

[SSAcres]

I think I need a super soaker for our cockerel!! He flogged me tonight at lock down. He got me while I was down and jumped on my back!! If my hands weren't full I'd walloped him good w/ my arm. He got a swift kick and stomped at right in front of all of his girls. HA!! He'd been avoiding me for about a month after the first time I kicked him and put the fear of God in him and now he's trying again. GRRR! He has a jealousy issue he needs to get over quick.

 

[Casey09]

y roo did that to me several times and i told him if he was gonna act like a b* then i was gonna treat him like one so i painted his nails red for my own satisfaction...i also held him like a baby for a good 20 minutes while they dried and i made sure all the girls saw it. he dosent mess with me as much anymore he just chases the kids around.

 

[SSAcres]

y roo did that to me several times and i told him if he was gonna act like a b* then i was gonna treat him like one so i painted his nails red for my own satisfaction...i also held him like a baby for a good 20 minutes while they dried and i made sure all the girls saw it. he dosent mess with me as much anymore he just chases the kids around.

LOL!!! I so want to do that to our big boy. Too funny. He's left me alone for awhile now, but I never let him forget either. I tried to catch him to carry him around yesterday, but when he's free ranging it's impossible. I'm not as young as I used to be and he can go places I don't fit. I'm sure my SO found my attempts hilarious.

 

[Mister B]

I have a Barred Rock Rooster. Big fella. He and I have been pretty good friends until today. A week ago, the hens got out of the pen and I went to gather them up. When I picked them up, he got all upset and ran at me. The fence was between us, though. No other problems until today. I went in to fill their water and BAM! he is all over my leg. I gave him a shove and that was that. I went back in to put the waterers back and he came again. This time I kicked him against the fence and told him to stop or I was going to eat him. I backed out of the pen and he didn't attack again. I don't want to get rid of him, but I may have to. I really want some Buff Orpington chickens. I wonder if I get a Buff Rooster and mate him to my hens (they are BR too, mostly) what I will get?

 

[Chickens R Us]

My BO charges me sometimes so I try to distract him with food. The carrying thing didn't work for me so I carry a leaf rake around just in case he tries something stupid.

 

[Chicks Galore3]

Ok people - I need some help with my rooster. He's only 8 weeks old, but he got some attitude! He's in a on-the-floor rabbit pen with his 5 sisters. I have to reach from above to pick the up/to the chores. When I come from above he pounces on my hand and bites it. Ouch. I usually tell him NO real loudly and pick him up and carry him around. I don't think I should be kicking around an 8 week old. What should I do? Should I worry about this behavior getting worse? I've started kinda annoying him, making sure he knows I'm boss and I'll do what I want. He seems to get it. He pecks me the first time I come in, but then he is usually good.

 

[Beekissed]

He bit you. Bite him back...equal or increased reaction to his action. By bite him back I mean make a stiff two finger jab into his chest or neck and continue to do it even when he tries to get away. Follow after him and jab him again and again on the back and on his head until he learns to avoid you when you put your hand in the area. Put it into a language he can understand...carrying him around means nothing in "roo speak"..it doesn't happen in his social structure or instinctual living, so it doesn't relate to his status in the flock. Being put down by a creature that he challenges will teach him more and it's language he can understand.

You can even take him lightly by the head and fling him across the floor..another move a more dominant rooster will use. Just like you'd sling an old tube sock out of your path..just a flip of the wrist like winging a frisbee, low and easy. He doesn't get hurt but it is something he can understand. Do it hard enough to make him roll a few times. Do it each and every time he approaches you,not just when he bites. He needs to be always looking over his shoulder for you and stepping out of your way when you are near.

 

[Chicks Galore3]

He bit you. Bite him back...equal or increased reaction to his action. By bite him back I mean make a stiff two finger jab into his chest or neck and continue to do it even when he tries to get away. Follow after him and jab him again and again on the back and on his head until he learns to avoid you when you put your hand in the area. Put it into a language he can understand...carrying him around means nothing in "roo speak"..it doesn't happen in his social structure or instinctual living, so it doesn't relate to his status in the flock. Being put down by a creature that he challenges will teach him more and it's language he can understand.

You can even take him lightly by the head and fling him across the floor..another move a more dominant rooster will use. Just like you'd sling an old tube sock out of your path..just a flip of the wrist like winging a frisbee, low and easy. He doesn't get hurt but it is something he can understand. Do it hard enough to make him roll a few times. Do it each and every time he approaches you,not just when he bites. He needs to be always looking over his shoulder for you and stepping out of your way when you are near.

After reading through some of this thread, I agree. I've done the finger-jab at him 3 times now, and already the pecking is less. Yay! The first time I did it, he looked so surprised! It was pretty funny. I didn't do it hard enough though, and he came at me again. After the third time of him recharging, I pushed him back about a foot and "chased" him around the brooder with my hand. He stopped. Now I only have to do it once, and he doesn't bite as hard. He's learning.