Help! My Rooster tried to attack me!

[bobbi-j]

Ok, so, I'm supposed to cut his toenails? Never heard anything about that! How in the world do you cut a chickens toenails? Are there special clippers for this? Can you hire someone that does that sort of thing for a living? I just don't see me doing that with Mr. Red. Oh Lord, what to do now?

Not his toenails, his spurs. Not everyone does this. If your rooster doesn't attack, no need to trim spurs in my opinion. I have never trimmed a rooster's spurs.

 

[webbysmeme]

Hey webbysmeme, first up I have no experience with roosters as we are not allowed to have them and I do not need one anyways.

Why is someone with no rooster experience replying? Because I came across your thread and read it all and I feel sorry for you; chickens are supposed to be a joy to own and usually are. I feel bad that your rooster has you feeling this way.

Anyways, even though you have already been given some great advice by caring and respected members, I just wanted to share a couple of links which have previous discussions regarding roosters and which may also be helpful to you with dealing with your boy. Best wishes!

Topic of the Week: Aggressive Roosters - What is the best way to handle them?
Topic of the Week - Roosters, Yes or No?

Mr. Red got me good. I had to shoot him. He knocked me down 4 times. He was going for my face! I feel so bad!

 

[webbysmeme]

Yes, a rooster can hurt you, especially if he has spurs. I think you have learned the reason why Mr. Red was at auction. Human aggressive roosters are not safe or pleasant to have around. It means he's learned to see humans as part of the pecking order. And once he decides to challenge you for dominance, he will never stop challenging for that dominance. You've already lost your first battle with him. If you rehome him, you'll just be passing this problem to the next person. If you want to keep him, it means radically changing your behavior around the flock. You'll need a complete change in attitude. You need to convince him that you are the one in charge and that you are not someone to be messed with. Stand tall, walk with purpose (and a big stick), and never turn your back to him.

He got me this morning, I had to shoot him. He knocked me down 3-4 times. He was coming over the fenced run at me. I feel so bad. What will Mrs. Red do now? She won't come out of the coop!

 

[webbysmeme]

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Yes, a rooster can hurt you, especially if he has spurs. I think you have learned the reason why Mr. Red was at auction. Human aggressive roosters are not safe or pleasant to have around. It means he's learned to see humans as part of the pecking order. And once he decides to challenge you for dominance, he will never stop challenging for that dominance. You've already lost your first battle with him. If you rehome him, you'll just be passing this problem to the next person. If you want to keep him, it means radically changing your behavior around the flock. You'll need a complete change in attitude. You need to convince him that you are the one in charge and that you are not someone to be messed with. Stand tall, walk with purpose (and a big stick), and never turn your back to him.

He got me this morning, I had to shoot him. He knocked me down 3-4 times. He was coming over the fenced run at me. I feel so bad. What will Mrs. Red do now? She won't come out of the coop!

 

[bruceha2000]

It had to be done. Sorry it ended this way but he showed you what he could do and you did the best you could to keep it from happening.

 

[bobbi-j]

Sorry it came to that, but you did exactly the right thing! Mrs. Red will get over it. Chickens don’t like change, so she needs some time to process the change in the flock dynamics.

 

[bobbi-j]

I hope you cleaned those puncture wounds thoroughly!

 

[Peppercorngal]

Oh, I am so sorry, but also rather relieved for you. No matter what people say I do not believe you can turn a bad rooster back into a good rooster. You did the best you could for a long, long time and it just wasn't going to happen. Mrs. Red will get over it, just give her time. Put polysporin on those wounds and they will be ok, I know, it's happened to me as well. (I am highly allergic to Neosporin) Don't let your feelings get away from you. He was BAD and you did what needed to be done. It's over and with your new chicks you can move on without fear of the flock. It's a new day with new chickens so rejoice!

 

[Teila]

I am sorry to hear about Mr Red but you did the right thing. Look after yourself and enjoy your flock.

 

[Peppercorngal]

It's ok sweetie, here, I made hostess type cupcakes today. Imagine you are eating one with a small glass of white wine. Or just get yourself that glass of wine and forget the cupcake! You deserve some rest now!