Is my rooster being aggressive?

[llombardo]

If he is behind a fence in a pen, how can he get to kids?

I'm not sure I understand why he can't be with the rest of the flock? No chicks wanted? Then collect eggs daily so there ard no chicks.

 

[hayley3]

Wow that’s harsh , I really like him and have raised him from a day old

He's a beautiful rooster...what kind is he?

 

[MissChick@dee]

Wow that’s harsh , I really like him and have raised him from a day old

 

[snow5164]

He’s a Columbian rock cross red from a hatchery here in Manitoba .

 

[MissChick@dee]

Sorry guys I really wasn’t born a Roo hater, for me they’ve been nothing but heartache. I too get very attached believe me I still get emotional when I even think about my Alli. I’ve had three roo’s and was only able to rehome one. If you truly how much I worked with my birds you might understand. God bless your attemps to work with your Roo. I don’t have the heart to cull my pets (a friend helps me) I don’t eat my birds either. For some it’s not a problem for most it’s a way of life. Guess I could of chosen kinder words. I use many suggestions from this site there is wonderful information. I guess my Roo hating days are over cause now I feel bad. Sorry

 

[bobbi-j]

So you’re saying that a year old rooster has to be killed without even trying to make this work ? I’m incredibly disappointed, I thought there would be ideas to help , not just off with his head!! Are there really perfect roosters out there?? He’s so nice and good with us, he’s over zealous with 5 hens is that not normal ???

You came asking for opinions, you got one. You have to be the one to decide how much you want to put up with and whether or not you want your hens to keep getting "ripped up" (in your words). I feel bad for the injured hens.

Keep him separated if that makes you feel good. I just think it would be kind of a lonely, stressful life for him since he can't be with the hens, and chickens are flock animals. He's over a year old, so his hormones are likely leveling off. I doubt his behavior is going to change.

 

[Flamens Farm]

I have dealt with chickens for over 40 years, off and on due to circumstances of traveling. The beginning of aggression has started, but it is just the start if you do not show him who is the dominant one. Chasing, hitting or kicking at will only increase his aggression! Incapacitate him with a large black contractors trash bag. It has to be big and black. Once it is over his head and body he will become submissive, (this part is important) pick him up he will be too scared to do anything. Keep him in the bag for about 5 mins then let him out. He will run from you and you have shown him you are the boss. If he does come back later to attack then it is time for roo stew. It only takes me 5 mins to completely stop an aggressive roo by doing this. Hope it works for you. If he is attacking you, then it is you who has to show him who is boss.

 

[4 ever Orpington]

So you’re saying that a year old rooster has to be killed without even trying to make this work ? I’m incredibly disappointed, I thought there would be ideas to help , not just off with his head!! Are there really perfect roosters out there?? He’s so nice and good with us, he’s over zealous with 5 hens is that not normal ???

I have always segregated my cockerel’s starting five months of age till about two years of age. To let the hormone rage settle down. Maybe a short visit with a girl if he behaving. Have never noted anything negative about this. Good luck!

 

[snow5164]

He's over a year old, so his hormones are likely leveling off. I doubt his behavior is going to change.

That’s what I am looking for,this is my first rooster to reach a year, I didn’t know his rough ness with the hens won’t get better. I thought if he got older he’d calm down . Maybe I’ll get my vet to Capone him?? Might calm him down .....

 

[bobbi-j]

That’s what I am looking for,this is my first rooster to reach a year, I didn’t know his rough ness with the hens won’t get better. I thought if he got older he’d calm down . Maybe I’ll get my vet to Capone him?? Might calm him down .....

Caponizing a rooster is not safe at his age. There is a good chance he'd bleed out - if you can even find a vet to do it. He may or may not calm down with the hens. Rather than isolating him, why not separate the 5 hens he's injured? Give them a chance to heal, and he might spread the love a little more evenly. I would hate to get rid of a rooster that's good with people, but you also have to consider the wellbeing of the whole flock, not just one bird.