He’s terrifying.

[Kaceyram11]

Not aggressive so far. But he’s HUGE. Any idea on breed? Some have suggested a game bird meaning a fighting bird? He did peck my hands at about 6 weeks and it was my first inclination he was not a pullet. He streets clear of me now and is afraid of by full grown hens. No crowing at about 20 weeks but I know it’s coming. He and the polish are so bonded I’m struggling with separating them.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Maybe a black rock?

 

[em_dawson]

He does look like a black rock. Do you have any pics of him from the side? Here's a grown black rock roo that I stole from google images. I'd be curious to see what those patches of red look like from the side.

 

[Weeg]

If he does turn into an aggressive rooster, and tries to jump on you, kick him in the act, and that will do the trick. Gotta put him in his place. Beautiful bird thou!

 

[3KillerBs]

I'm no expert, but he doesn't seem to have the leggy look of a game bird.

If he's more blue than black he might be a Production Blue.

I agree that roosters can be intimidating (my Light Brahma, Marion, was 2 feet tall).

Do you *want* a rooster or would you be happier with just hens?

If you don't want a rooster, it seems to me that with blue chickens so popular right now a polite, respectful Production Blue might have a good chance of landing a flock rooster job instead of being invited to star at a chicken and dumpling dinner.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Also not all game birds are fighting birds. They were bred for it, but I've known a few who wete rather sweet as long as they weren't within range of another male

 

[Lovem all]

Idk the breed but if he starts attacking remember you are bigger and could kill him easily. Honest;y I would gain confidence by saying "if you hit me I can hit you back harder". Try not to get him know when you're scared. You're the boss and if thinks for a second he's more powerful he'll take advantage. If you want to call him down try some one on one bonding time.

 

[The Happster]

If he does turn into an aggressive rooster, and tries to jump on you, kick him in the act, and that will do the trick. Gotta put him in his place. Beautiful bird thou!

That doesn't sound like a very effective way of treating aggression.

I don't think that's how animal aggression works. You're aggressive to them; they continue being aggressive.

I don't know what breed he is. But he's a really pretty one.

 

[ValerieLovesChickens]

Not aggressive so far. But he’s HUGE. Any idea on breed? Some have suggested a game bird meaning a fighting bird? He did peck my hands at about 6 weeks and it was my first inclination he was not a pullet. He streets clear of me now and is afraid of by full grown hens. No crowing at about 20 weeks but I know it’s coming. He and the polish are so bonded I’m struggling with separating them.

I have one that looks a lot like yours, and mine is a Production Blue. Got him at TSC back in March. Some days he is sweet, others he is moody and dances me but doesn't attack if I back away and tell him no very firmly. Never use aggression with a rooster, you will only make the situation worse and then he will attack you. Here's a pic of my pair.

 

[Folly's place]

He's very handsome!
You are the giant who brings food, and he's only a chicken, so act that way. Walk around out there, be confident, and expect him to move out of your way. Walk 'through' him, never around! Carry your feed or water bucket, and just happen to bump him if he's in your way.
It's good that he avoids you, he should be paying attention to the flock, and looking for danger, and finding goodies for them. He has a job, and a flock, and needs to work to impress the ladies.
Good roosters are wonderful, and human aggressive jerks need to be invited to dinner. So far your boy is good.
Mary