I need to kill my roo and i cant do it

[Vicki Johnson]

My rooster Angry Johnny is so mean I can no longer go outside to be with my birds or garden with out him running up on me and attacking or just straight up looking at me, ruffling his feathers and then charging me.
I just can't bring myself to actually physically hurt him. I feel bad wen I have to hit him with my be good stick. I'm at a loss. Any suggestions?

I totally understand! My beautiful rooster became so aggressive, I couldn’t go into the pen, w/o a stick.
I raised meat chickens for the first time, so at butchering time, Marvin the rooster was butchered for a stewing hen. My 4 hens are so content now!
Perhaps having him butchered, will be easier for you. I know I couldn’t kill my rooster, but adding him to the butchering pen, was an easy way for me to get rid of him.

 

[Chauncey05]

My rooster Angry Johnny is so mean I can no longer go outside to be with my birds or garden with out him running up on me and attacking or just straight up looking at me, ruffling his feathers and then charging me.
I just can't bring myself to actually physically hurt him. I feel bad wen I have to hit him with my be good stick. I'm at a loss. Any suggestions?

 

[Chauncey05]

My rooster Angry Johnny is so mean I can no longer go outside to be with my birds or garden with out him running up on me and attacking or just straight up looking at me, ruffling his feathers and then charging me.
I just can't bring myself to actually physically hurt him. I feel bad wen I have to hit him with my be good stick. I'm at a loss. Any suggestions?

I would suggest hobbling him. I've owned more than 400 chickens and at least 50 roosters in over a span of 15 years. When ever we encounter overly aggressive chickens or aggressive roosters we tie a shoelace size string from one leg to the other to calm them down. It causes them to focus more on walking than being aggressive. They should still be able to walk but just not as quickly as they normally do. Also if doing this there are a few rules of thumb. Monitor the animal daily to make sure the string or lace hasn't become tight enough to cut off circulation to its legs. Also only animals in protective coops and runs should be hobbled. You wouldn't want a predator to grab him because he can't run. This does work to calm your immediate territorial situation he is demonstrating. But keep in mind he's actually doing exactly what roosters are supposed to do. Protecting HIS hens lol. I hope hobbling helps!

 

[leslielbk]

To the folks still suggesting what to do with Johnny: please learn to read.

THE ROOSTER HAS ALREADY BEEN CULLED, FOLKS. IF YOU'D READ THE THREAD YOU'D KNOW IT WAS CULLED A WEEK AGO.

Rant over.

I agree and you're hilarious, but some of us just got the email from backyard chickens with people's questions. That's why we're responding so late. It's more on the website than on us, I swear!

 

[ryneaeiel]

I agree and you're hilarious, but some of us just got the email from backyard chickens with people's questions. That's why we're responding so late. It's more on the website than on us, I swear!

It's more aimed at the folks that just reply without checking the most recent posts (which repeatedly reiterate that Angry Johnny has moved on to the angry fields in the sky.)

 

[KingD]

To the folks still suggesting what to do with Johnny: please learn to read.

THE ROOSTER HAS ALREADY BEEN CULLED, FOLKS. IF YOU'D READ THE THREAD YOU'D KNOW IT WAS CULLED A WEEK AGO.

Rant over.

Mrs busy body

 

[ryneaeiel]

Mrs busy body

I need something to keep me occupied!

 

[KingD]

I need something to keep me occupied!

Yeh nothing wrong with it.
You'd actually be an excellent moderator.

 

[ryneaeiel]

Yeh nothing wrong with it.
You'd actually be an excellent moderator.

Aw, thank you!

 

[KingD]

Aw, thank you!

No problem you stupid sexy spy.