have a rooster problem

[CharlesnBlue]

my rooster runs off my hens
if I try to get near them

will not leave two of my hens alone as well
too the point they have a bare spot
ordered some chicken saddles
but he will not let me pick up the hens

 

[azygous]

Some roosters understand how easy it is to bully their human. This is not desirable. Your rooster will continue to escalate his aggression. You must stop this in its tracks.

There are tons of threads and articles on how to deal with an aggressive rooster. Start with the threads suggested below. And here is my article on dealing with a newly minted rooster. https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/i-think-i-have-a-cockerel-now-what-do-i-do.76274/

 

[CharlesnBlue]

I carry a stock yard stick with me
and that seems to help

its going to be real cold in my part of NC this week
but if I can find a way to catch him when it gets warmer
he's going to chicken jail for a few weeks
if that does not work its the stew pot

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Just pick him off the roost at night after he goes to bed. No chase, no drama.

 

[CharlesnBlue]

Update
I have him in chicken jail as of today after
he tried to challenge me yesterday
is four days too short

 

[FrostRanger]

Update
I have him in chicken jail as of today after
he tried to challenge me yesterday
is four days too short

If you're going to try jail, I'd keep him there for a week or 2. Tbh though I am not terribly optimistic about him

 

[BigBlueHen53]

I believe the purpose of isolating him is not punishment or "to teach him a lesson," but to allow some time for his hormones to settle down. That's why it may take several weeks. Yes, four days will do nothing.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

he will not let me pick up the hens

How is he stopping you?

 

[CharlesnBlue]

How is he stopping you?

try's to spur me

 

[CharlesnBlue]

If you're going to try jail, I'd keep him there for a week or 2. Tbh though I am not terribly optimistic about him

Going to keep him separate till next week
and hand feed him in the cage
I ordered him on 08/26/2024 and he has small spurs
so not a danger yet
but if this does not work out by march/april
I will give him to a relative to cull