ljohn18
Hatching
- May 12, 2016
- 1
- 3
- 9
I've tried many different methods most all mentioned in one form or another by others.
For upkeep I favor carrying a broom extended to divert his focus away from me raising in it up and down in and out of his field of view. This usually confuses him enough to move himself and his ladies into retreat. Also a water bottle sprayer to surprise him in the moment, a shock and awe campaign at the moment his orneriness begins to come out.
Unfortunately though, he sometimes just gets in that mood or catches you off-guard. So in those instances when he actually attacks or makes a hardy attempt, I immediately capture him, grab him by the legs, turn him upside down and continue along with my chores shaming him in front of the entire flock. A lap around the run, usually less than 2-3 minutes to calm him and me down, then after I feel he has calmed down, I typically sit down with him on my swing, turn him rightside up and place him under my arm with continued restraint, then begin to pet him calmly and speak softly. While I'm petting him I slowly relinquish the hold I have until he realizes he is no longer captive and eventually jumps down to scurry away on his own.
After episodes such as this, I usually get 2-3 months of him staying out of my way.
For upkeep I favor carrying a broom extended to divert his focus away from me raising in it up and down in and out of his field of view. This usually confuses him enough to move himself and his ladies into retreat. Also a water bottle sprayer to surprise him in the moment, a shock and awe campaign at the moment his orneriness begins to come out.
Unfortunately though, he sometimes just gets in that mood or catches you off-guard. So in those instances when he actually attacks or makes a hardy attempt, I immediately capture him, grab him by the legs, turn him upside down and continue along with my chores shaming him in front of the entire flock. A lap around the run, usually less than 2-3 minutes to calm him and me down, then after I feel he has calmed down, I typically sit down with him on my swing, turn him rightside up and place him under my arm with continued restraint, then begin to pet him calmly and speak softly. While I'm petting him I slowly relinquish the hold I have until he realizes he is no longer captive and eventually jumps down to scurry away on his own.
After episodes such as this, I usually get 2-3 months of him staying out of my way.