How many hens do we need

[Unearthed wonder]

thanks
He will be separated for the time being. I will try to rehome ASAP. As I said earlier, the reason we got them from a hatchery was so this wouldn't happen. As they will be with children, we wanted them young.
I will discuss the problem with the children this week. As he has been jokingly named ninja boy, they are already somewhat prepared, however, they also have the right to know and feel they are part of the decision. Thank you for the advice

A lot of people underestimate how violent a rooster attack can be. If the children are playing in the chicken yard, I strongly recommend that you remove the rooster from their vicinity. Children playing, running, jumping and yelling are normal childhood behavior, it is also the behavior that will very likely seem like a threat to the rooster.

A rooster attack can knock a child down, the rooster will fly at the child about 3 feet off the ground with his feet forward to present the claws and talons. They often start attacking by sneaking up on the person. Even if they are not scratch and clawed, the wings beating on them is quite a thump.

Do some research on here, there are very real stories of some bad attacks. Where adults are afraid.

If you cannot dispatch him, you need to really get active in finding him a home. I would not want my grandchildren in this day care. I am not sure how you could explain a rooster attack to a parent.

Mrs K

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[Unearthed wonder]

We do have a mini farm

I think a farm situation is an entirely different situation than the op has. The op is risking their income and liability on a 13 week cockerel. Not worth it to me.

do have. Mini

 

[andreanar]

I think youre making the right decision. I used to underestimate the damage a Roo could do. I don't anymore after seeing it happen in my own flock. The plus side is, hens are much friendlier to humans without a protective roo around.