He's still the boss.

[llombardo]

How old is your rooster and what breed? Looks like maybe a Wyandotte?

He is a silver laced and he is almost 6 months. I'm hoping he stays mellow. He is easy on the girls and really has been a good experience. He was suppose to be a girl, so I had to accept that. I was in rooster denial for a while. I never wanted a boy, but here he is and what a pleasant boy he is.

 

[aart]

I do yes.
I wrote the post regarding uncooped and multi cooped hoping there might be others here that have a similar system.
There are other people using this system that I'm in contact with who are also interested in chicken behaviour.

I know that, but most other folks responding to this thread, and any other posts you make, may not know that.
It can be hard to give, and take(folks reading), advice/experiences within the absence of the 'big picture'... IE: your unique system...or others systems and circumstances.
Not meaning to be contrary(tho I certainly can be-haha) just pointing out a snafu in sharing info.

 

[igorsMistress]

We've had two roosters. The first was human aggressive. I have grandkids and the oldest helps with the flock. He's not a small kid, but I wouldn't put him danger regardless.

We tried all the things we read here, from one end of the spectrum to the other, but nothing worked. It got to the point that he punished the girls who would come for treats and that was enough. He was in charge, but I won't tolerate a tyrant. I had to think of the welfare of all involved and he was the problem. Sometimes it just works out that way.

One method doesn't work for all temperaments.

 

[MissChick@dee]

Ours rooster had to go. He developed a habit of attacking my 10 year old daughter. She couldn’t go anywhere near the coop without being attacked. And she had done nothing to incur his wrath. The darn rooster would also sneak up behind me or my husband and ambush us when we tried to feed/water, clean the coop or gather eggs. I didn’t need anyone getting hurt by a jumbo sized Rooster. I would love a nice rooster some day that does his job but leaves us humans alone. I have no problem coexisting as long as the respect is a two way street.

Honestly our rooster had been aggressive and willing to peck hard from the minute we got our chicks. If we reached into the brooder he would peck you hard and try to get a piece of youths nit for the food.

Oh no he’d have to go! I’ve never been blessed with a nice Roo. I’ll never say never. Sometimes you don’t get what you want. You get what you need. Right now don’t need one.

 

[Shadrach]

Observing a rooster has been one of the most fascinating things.

I agree. I find the roosters fascinating as well. They learn really quickly.

 

[Shadrach]

We've had two roosters. The first was human aggressive. I have grandkids and the oldest helps with the flock. He's not a small kid, but I wouldn't put him danger regardless.

We tried all the things we read here, from one end of the spectrum to the other, but nothing worked. It got to the point that he punished the girls who would come for treats and that was enough. He was in charge, but I won't tolerate a tyrant. I had to think of the welfare of all involved and he was the problem. Sometimes it just works out that way.

One method doesn't work for all temperaments.

No, it doesn't. They are individuals and there is no one size fits all solution.

 

[Shadrach]

He is a silver laced and he is almost 6 months. I'm hoping he stays mellow. He is easy on the girls and really has been a good experience. He was suppose to be a girl, so I had to accept that. I was in rooster denial for a while. I never wanted a boy, but here he is and what a pleasant boy he is.

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he's lovely.

 

[Shadrach]

I know that, but most other folks responding to this thread, and any other posts you make, may not know that.
It can be hard to give, and take(folks reading), advice/experiences within the absence of the 'big picture'... IE: your unique system...or others systems and circumstances.
Not meaning to be contrary(tho I certainly can be-haha) just pointing out a snafu in sharing info.

it's difficult to explain each time I post how my system is set up.
I do try not to write, 'you should do it this way'.
There are many posts on behaviour here that I believe I have the answer to but don't post because many want a fast fix, or a bit of sympathy and often what works for me quickly, isn't an option for them.

I will eventually get a couple of articles done and hopefully I can refer people to the articles, or maybe others might as well

 

[Chickassan]

I can't agree with you.
A smart rooster will run away when that hawk comes hammering over the field.
A smart rooster knows if he attacks the hawk he'll probably die.
There is no time usually to lead the flock away from danger.
I want a rooster that protects the hens, not one that can do simultaneous equations.

A rooster like you're speaking of will likely lose his life and his flock will be decimated despite his efforts or at least a decent portion will be whether he runs or attacks. A smart one will lead them to safety and then handle the threat if it still presents. That is my meaning behind "smart". The roosters I tend to keep will sacrifice themselves no question but they also keep on alert wonderfully so there really are very few situations where panic on their part is a deciding factor. I have watched my roosters do their one job and iv'e lost none, no roosters, no hens,no chicks. My flock free ranges from 7 until 7 and are only cooped at night when the rooster would be useless anyway. So I kindly disagree on the importance of an intellegent rooster.

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

He is a silver laced and he is almost 6 months. I'm hoping he stays mellow. He is easy on the girls and really has been a good experience. He was suppose to be a girl, so I had to accept that. I was in rooster denial for a while. I never wanted a boy, but here he is and what a pleasant boy he is.

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He looks great. Hope he stays mellow for you! I am hoping to go pick up a blue Wyandotte cockerel tomorrow if all goes well. He is around 7 months.