We got our chickens in May, 2009, 27 hens and 3 roosters. We ordered only 2 roos but got 3. The roosters add so much to our hen house and we love them all, but now, at 5 months old, one has tried to attack me several times and another is starting to approach me everytime I try to go into the hen house. I haven't been back in it in a couple of weeks and I won't. I have a bad leg and won't hurt myself over a rooster. I love my chickens and my roosters but I want to get rid of the roos. I want my hen house back, I miss interacting with them, gathering the eggs, petting them to sleep on my lap ) I don't know what to do with them, don't want them to have to die, not sure where to even begin to find them a good home. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you Janeene [email protected]
I would definitely get rid of the one that's attacking you. I'd hold off on the other two unless you are getting aggressive behaviors from the second roo. I have a roo that comes running every time I come near because he wants attention and to see if I have treats--he's bossy enough with the other birds, but never with me, and he hasn't injured any of the others so he stays. Definitely try Craig's list and see if you can find a new home for the aggressive one!
I'm no expert but have read other posts on this site that suggest teaching the rooster that you are the dominant one by picking him up and holding him until he stops struggling. I guess they interpret this as a wrestling match that they lose and then they might accept you at the top of the pecking order. You might have to do it repeatedly for a week or two but it sounded like it worked.
