Help! Rooster attacking me

[BuffOrpington567]

I have had a really friendly rooster from when he was a chick, but yesterday he started jumping up at me and attacking me for no reason. How has he turned from a really friendly cockrel to attacking me and how can this be stopped?

 

[chickens really]

Human aggressive animals are not needed. His attacks will only get more aggressive. Sadly it's time to Cull him. Too many good Roosters looking for homes..

 

[FeatherstoneFrm]

How old is he? Mine started out as sweet as yours and at around 16 weeks, he bit my foot a couple times. I tapped him hard on the back and he backed off.
I was scared he would get worse and was ready to get rid of him. Even posted him on a couple of fb groups.
Then one day we brought home 4 young chicks and put them in a wire crate in the run. The older girls immediately started pecking at them. Hank pushed his way in between the girls and the crate and stopped them.
After opening the crate, he continued to protect the littles. He also protects the girls from the subordinate cockerel who can get a little rough when trying to mate.
I am so glad I didn't get rid of him. He is such a good boy and knows his job. I respect him and he respects me.
We just had to have a couple of conversations about his attitude.
I know this doesn't always work but if he is young, it may be worth another chance.

 

[Folly's place]

Often, the 'friendliest' cockerels turn out to be the most human aggressive ones. They are too bold, and don't respect humans, and are too stupid to be nice to the giants who bring food. It's about genetics, and sometimes handling, and it does happen.
If you have tried 'retraining' him and failed, or especially if you have visitors, or small children, he needs to be dinner sooner, not later.
Polite roosters are wonderful, and jerks taste really good.
Mary

 

[EngeFamilyFarms]

He can sense if you are scared of him. My suggestion would be to chase him and hold him down next time he does this. This shows him that you are the alpha. Should solve the problem after a time or two.

 

[BuffOrpington567]

Ive already done this and i think he already knows that im the alpha.

 

[BuffOrpington567]

Thats a shame but i guess ill have to now as it seams thiers no alternative. Was his change in behaviour due to hormones?

 

[chickens really]

Yes..He is maturing.

 

[EngeFamilyFarms]

In that case, sounds like it’s time to either take him to the auction or turn him into chicken soup!

 

[giwa]

they want to be "cock of the walk" It's survival of the fittest, it's the strong rooster gets the girls..... it's nature

It is interesting to think that if these birds were still wild, roosters that would actually be the best qualified for keeping this species alive are the ones being punished.