Is my cockerel going to be trouble?

[Iheartchickens7]

I have an almost 11 week old cockerel who is beginning to bite and peck and overall just act fresh. He is living as a trio with 1 other cockerel & 1 pullet. Soon to be integrated with 6 other pullets.
He is biting and attacking both of them, to the point they are screaming. Now when I go to pick him up he bites/pecks at me too.

He is handled daily and has been since we got him. I am wondering if this is just normal teenage hormone fueled nonsense or am I going to be in trouble with this one? Should I be concerned? Does this mean that he is going to be a mean roo? Can he be fixed or will it be a waste of time to try?


Thanks

 

[mamarock]

I have a RIR 15wks and he is acting the same way. I also have a CA Gray and he is just about a week behind but isn't quite so dominant. Wonder what to do?

 

[Iheartchickens7]

Not sure Mamarock, was hoping to get some suggestions and tips here. He is not getting better. Tonight he really tried to attack me when I went to bring him in. Once I have him he is fine, it is just grabbing him that is the problem. My other cockerel has never once tried to go at me. Not sure what to do... How is your guy?

 

[JakeBremer]

Well, not trying to be rude. But you should have atleast 10 hens with 2 Roosters. If you have less your hens will have feathers missing on their back for their to be not enough hens for the roos to take care of. Chicken Math.

 

[Rock Home Isle]

When it comes to poultry socializations..they are going to do what they are going to do. For large breeds, 1 ROO for every 6 - 8 hens is good, smaller breeds do well with one ROO to 12-14 hens. Once everybody is introduced; they will quickly establish initial pecking orders and the subtleties for dominance in the flock will be ongoing. If possible separate the younger ones in a screen enclosure so that the two groups can see each other, but they can't get at each other (I hope that makes sense). Then after a few days let them integrate...watch and see if all goes well...there will be bullying (that is the poultry way) if there is blood then you will need to step in and separate them.

But when it comes to Human and Poultry Interactions, there is where a poorly trained ROO can be trouble. It's best to deal with the issues when they are young and easily manipulated. Once they get older and set in their ways, it'll be much harder and success is not a guarantee.

I would advise that you work with your young cockerels, both of them, and show them how to behave. It'll be easier to do it now, they may not adjust later in life.

 

[JakeBremer]

You should have atleast 5 hens for every Rooster.