How to tame Roosters?

[JacinLarkwell]

What breed are they?

 

[Jmwah_12]

What breed are they?

They're some sort of barnyard mixes I believe. Not entirely sure. I got them from a pet supply store and they weren't really specific about what breeds they were.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Okay. Some breeds have more aggressive rooster than others in general. That's why I was asking

 

[Jmwah_12]

Okay. Some breeds have more aggressive rooster than others in general. That's why I was asking

Yeah my dad had some that were quite aggressive that we had to get rid of because he attacked my parents and I when we went to feed him and the other chickens. I'm hoping this isnt what'll happen later. If not I'll have to get rid of them

 

[JacinLarkwell]

I've had good luck with Pheonix and began duccle roosters so far

 

[centrarchid]

Can you post some videos so we can pick apart what is going on? Having sound with the video would give insight into what the "roosters" are trying to communicate. Aggression is a form of communication.

 

[Ihavesomechickens]

My rooster gets really upset at me in the morning when I change out their food because he likes my company. They all do actually. I wouldn’t give up on taming them. I found that just holding them in your lap when you watch tv or sit down outside can really help them learn to trust you.


You don’t want them to think you are a rooster, because that won’t help anything. Having them think you are a hen or just a caretaker that gives them food and attention would be the best.

 

[brendaanddaveriley]

You can try to dominate that aggressive one that bite you by holding his head down with your hand for a few seconds every time he acts aggressive with you. I have seen that work, but if he is that aggressive with you he will most probably be overly aggressive with your hens also. Also as another person said you don't want to breed to that trait so if you plan on using he as breeding stock, I think he should probably be culled. I don't like to rehome an aggressive roo because that new home won't change his behavior and they might have small children. I think you might have to have him to Sunday Supper. Sorry

 

[Gallinarium]

I'm just going to say that aggression in chickens is testing their pecking order. You are included in said order. All chickens test their superior's limits until they get a peck or a very nasty glare in reward. Sometimes if you "fight back", by pushing them out of your way with your foot, or picking them up, roosters will give up. But don't count on this, because the more aggressive ones are compelled to defend their positions by attacking you. Those are usually the ones that crow whenever they see you. This only applies if they know you and understand that you aren't a predator. If they think that, then they either act chicken and run from you, or attack to defend the flock. And no, I'm not nuts. (I hope.)I
But the best thing to do get rid of them.

 

[Jmwah_12]

Can you post some videos so we can pick apart what is going on? Having sound with the video would give insight into what the "roosters" are trying to communicate. Aggression is a form of communication.

I can try and get some video but I'm not sure how good the quality will be