Hubby threatening to get rid of the rooster

Not what you want to hear, but I agree with your hubby. There are too many good roos looking for homes to put up with one that is aggressive to humans. If you ever have any children around it's even more important. Kids running and yelling bring out all of a roos protective instincts and because of their smaller size kids are in real danger of traumatic facial injuries from an aggressive roo.

 

slow stewing in a crock pot with savory spices, potatoes and carrots.....

you asked for suggestions.

 

If they said he likes to attack, would you have taken him? He might have been a good roo. He might just be expressing dominance or he is being possessive of his girls. What you might want to do is show him who is boss. Let him know his place in the pecking order. Next time he come after you try to pin him down.

 

I agree with tin man, next time he starts acting like he might attack (dont waite until he accully does) grab him any way you can, scoop him up, in the crook of your arm, & carry him around until he calms down then set him down, if he does it again do the same thing. eventully he will eather run away from people or run up to them to get picked up... make sure hubby does it too not just you or he will only respect you & not hubby... & DONT BE AFRAID! you are several times bigger & stronger than that chicken. keep telling yourself that. Good luck Im rooting for you

 

Sorry stewpot!

 

Quote:totally agree... lots of wonderful roos out there... if you really want to keep him then do try some of the dominance tricks suggested but a good roo should be a joy to ALL! Good luck.

 

Contact the people you got him from and let them know what is happening - give them the choice to take him back if they want, before you do any rehoming or stewing.


I have found, if you are intimidated or unsure around a bird (parrot, chicken, raptor), it can and will take advantage – as it reads your body language.