Hi I’m Michelle

[Sheli27]

Hi I’ve just joined I incubated three eggs as a project with my niece, I’ve always had chickens growing up, I’ve reared with lots of love a 15 week old cockerel he keeps biting me and my ankles he will just turn on me only in last week any help greatly appreciated

 

[Shabby Chic-Hens]

Welcome to BYC! If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask one of the members (like me!). We don’t bite!

 

[N F C]

Hi Michelle, it's nice to have you here with us! Sounds like your boy is feeling those hormones kick in. If he continues to be aggressive, you might be better off sending him to freezer camp (others may have better solutions). Good luck!

 

[Debbie292d]

Hiya, Michelle, and welcome to BYC!

Like @N F C said, one way to deal with overly aggressive cockerels is to cull them. You can try separate him to a pen or place all by himself for a few weeks to see if he settles down. The problem is, that can take months to only find out, he's just a mean rooster you don't want.

It's hard sometimes but it makes your life and hen's lives much more peaceful to just have a normal, nice rooster watching out for them, not attacking them or you.

 

[DobieLover]

Hello Michelle, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
Because of your lack of experience with cockerels, I suggest rehoming him with full disclosure.

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC, Michelle. I have a hand reared hen who bites when she wants my attention. I love the little dickens. I just pick her up and hold her for a few minutes. That usually does the trick for a few days. I've found roosters sometimes need correcting more often. You may need to hold him every day for a while. A quick "peck" on his head with your finger can be a big deterrent also. You may feel bad about correcting him, but its in his best interest to behave.

 

[007Sean]

Howdy, Michelle and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Happy to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

Best wishes with your boy, I think a rehoming is in order. You can't change a bird's personality, its all predetermined.

 

[muddy75]

Welcome to BYC, Michelle!

 

[Jenbirdee]

nice to meet you. I have zero experience with roosters . but if you have a question about ganders or drakes…. i may be helpful there.