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Wendy Case said:
Thank you very much!
This new flock member appreciates every one of you!!
I know this doesn't sounds very gracious; but I'm glad I'm not the only one with an aggressive roo. I too had to protect myself by use of foot. Lol
I do have a pretty good golf swing with the cornbroom too! It's not been easy. So, I have a question Alexa....
Rodger never, ever bothers my hubby. Is it (here comes the dumb question) a female thing?? I've yet to hear of a cockeral attacking a male.
I know horses, dogs, cats etc can and do have a preference.... But roosters?
Maybe it's because Fiona used to run to me to be picked up and snuggled during the the first couple of weeks and he saw me as a threat? But he snuggled too! He used to be right at the bottom of the pecking order (literally) and totally changed when he got his own digs.... And ladies!!
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Not a stupid question at all. Unfortunately, tame cockerels who are lap birds who love to snuggle usually turn out to be the ones who take higher advantage of you in the future. They start becoming mentally mature and realize they don't want you messing with the females and will also attack you just trying to assert their dominance. It is also normal that roosters are more standoffish of men than they are of women, especially if he wasn't regularly socialized around your husband as he was around you. He tends to think of you as more gentle and doesn't think he will get your vengeance. Probably difficult to understand but its the exact opposite of dogs or cats.:)
 
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alexa009 said:
Not a stupid question at all. Unfortunately, tame cockerels who are lap birds who love to snuggle usually turn out to be the ones who take higher advantage of you in the future. They start becoming mentally mature and realize they don't want you messing with the females and will also attack you just trying to assert their dominance. It is also normal that roosters are more standoffish of men than they are of women, especially if he wasn't regularly socialized around your husband as he was around you. He tends to think of you as more gentle and doesn't think he will get your vengeance. Probably difficult to understand but its the exact opposite of dogs or cats.:)
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This guy was more of a rescue from the much bigger cockerals and hens he was in with, he looked pretty pitiful. The breeders are friends of my daughter's, so when I went there one day I said I'd give him a home. My daughter wanted pullets for the home grown eggs. The breeder said he'd give me a pullet if I could give him 12 eggs throughout the year... DEAL! As soon as I told him of the aggression, he told me to kill the cockeral and no, he didn't want any eggs he'd sired.
Rodger was never socialised in any way until I cuddled him the day I brought him home.
It all makes sense though Alexa, and I appreciate your reply!! None of the five have ever been really socialised.
Sorry that was long winded!:rolleyes:
 
Wendy Case said:
Thanks for the add!
I'm new to the chicken scene having got my first rooster (Sir Rodger) quickly followed by Princess Fiona both cream legbars and both were born May 22nd 2018.
Rodger was a little too amorous with Fiona and so I went on to search for more ladies. I quickly added as my divas! Goldie Hawn (Golden Laced Wyandotte. Born May)
Josie Moran (Blue Moran aged 18 months) and Sophia Loren (Silver Laced Wyandotte aged 5 years: rescued)
Sir Rodger has turned out to be VERY protective of his girls and I never go into the run without being armed with my little old cornbroom. Lol. He's had one or two attitude adjustments and for the most part is pretty well behaved!!
We live in the Grande Ronde valley on our farm (outside of La Grande, OR) in the middle of the wheatfields.
I found BYC after reading a forum on worming chickens in Oregon Chicken Lovers!
Yes, I'm hooked!!
I'm sure I'll be using the resources and picking brains a LOT as chickens were the furthest from my mind... I'm sure learning a lot!!
We're predominantly a grain farm but also have 5 horses, 5 beagles and a basset.... And now 5 chickens. I'm noticing a theme here!! My hubby and I also have my oldest daughter and two teen granddaughters living with us.View attachment 1625929View attachment 1625930 View attachment 1625931View attachment 1625933
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you have a very nice flock!
 
Wow! Gorgeous scene, gorgeous birds- I'm sweating right now so I like the photo A/C- So majestic and raw! Great intro and adventure story. Well, aloha and welcome to BYC! A great resource for all things chicken for sure. Lots of wise ol' birds here that tickle and amaze with their smarts and a little fun on the side sometimes. I personally am very grateful and appreciative for this site. Enjoy, and I'll see ya around!!
 
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Welcome to BYC!
Pretty birds and gorgeous scenery! I'm stuck in the suburbs for now, but one of these days we'll be moving to a piece of acreage where we can have horses again, and maybe some goats, and of course more chickens! I don't know if you can plan on staying settled with just 5 chickens... that number may grow eventually... they're pretty addictive!

Here's a few articles that may help give some insight about your rooster...
Keeping A Rooster (my favorite fun story)
The Ever Misunderstood Rooster
Dealing with Roosters Roo Behavior

Oh, and a diagram to show you how chicken math works
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Best wishes with your flock!
 

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