I LIKE my Rooster

[Patinas]

I never planned to have a rooster when I began raising my first flock this spring but Phyllis turned out to be Phil, a very handsome Golden Laced Wyandotte.

Phil had a nice disposition in that he was very respectful towards the hens and never tried to attack me but he was showing some dominant behaviors like crowing right next to me, giving me the stink eye, sneaking up behind me and mating right in front of me. I never let him intimidate me by walking around or away from him or purposely turning my back to him.

I have read so many stories on here about "nice" roosters attacking people, even as long as 3 -4 years down the road before the rooster suddenly attacked. It freaked me out! What I took from those stories is that I'm never going to be able to wholly trust mine. So I made the decision to not keep him and was fortunate that I found a home for him and his new owner is thrilled with him so far.

In my case, I have no desire to raise chicks from eggs and my hens only free range when I'm home to supervise and help watch for predators (our dog helps with that too, even flying ones!) So for my situation, it was not a hard decision to let Phil go and I already notice I am not always looking over my shoulder to see where he was and what he was doing.

I applaud those of you who have been able to keep a respectful rooster! It just isn't a risk I'm willing to take since even nice roosters can suddenly one day attack.

I'm going to print this pic of Phil, frame it and hang it in the coop for the girls as eye candy! Ha ha ha!

 

[Steve J]

Show a picture of him. Game chickens are the ones I keep as pets.

 

[Steve J]

 

[centrarchid]

From what I can see I cannot rule out him being and American Game cock. Based on size of comb and wattles plus subtle characteristic of the comb points he is not pure Red Jungle Fowl. If picture is current, lack of eclipse molt also evidence against him being pure Red Jungle Fowl. Posture I see him in there does not look threatening. The games, in general, are the most responsive in a positive manner to proper handling. They are also the most complex with respect to behaviors you can expect to see.

 

[Steve J]

He's fine unless I mess with his girls. Never bothers a human at all. I was told he was a RJF by the man that gave him to me. The guy has bred chickens his entire life and claimed to have ordered chicks , raised them and then continued the breed for years.

 

[Steve J]

Here's from last year.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/show-off-your-roosters.695081/page-516#post-16609886

 

[Abriana]

I voted for him twice. He is a pretty boy!

Thank you! He appreciates it as well, he says thanks!

 

[Tlmcq]

Ok finally got pics of my newest boys
First is Rusty Rooster Boy aka RB

Next is sweetest lil guy, Sunny

 

[igorsMistress]

Both handsome boys. Thanks for sharing!

 

[igorsMistress]

That is a good call. A squalling or otherwise riled hen I expect to elicit unpleasantness from a rooster. That is one of the reasons my handling is not so stressful on the hens and immature birds. It pays not to be rough on them, otherwise they will see you as a threat to attack or flee from. It will not be about dominance.

We all have our own ways. This thread is about liking roosters and not about telling people what you think is right or wrong. Everyone has their own way, and every rooster their own personality.
Since you've straight out told me I'm wrong, well that's your opinion. Next time please be a little more considerate. Thank you.