Just Want to Help

[Fl Granny17]

I've had chickens and rescue parrots for over 20 years. I found this site by looking for a good way to "bell" my rooster. I have removed his outer spur coating but he still has enough force in his "attack" to bruise me. He ambushes me by hiding under my truck and behind bushes ... hahaha! I need to be able to detect him before he sneaks up on me! Everyone tells me to just cook him but I can't. I raised him in my bathtub with the current group of hens and love him even though he obviously hates me!

 

[sourland]

Hello, and welcome to the BYC community. A bell attached to one leg might work.

 

[Fl Granny17]

I will give it a try ... thanks! I have learned a lot about birds/chickens over the years but this rabid aggression is new to me! And it's just ME! He leaves my husband alone

 

[RoosterWhisperer]

I've had chickens and rescue parrots for over 20 years. I found this site by looking for a good way to "bell" my rooster. I have removed his outer spur coating but he still has enough force in his "attack" to bruise me. He ambushes me by hiding under my truck and behind bushes ... hahaha! I need to be able to detect him before he sneaks up on me! Everyone tells me to just cook him but I can't. I raised him in my bathtub with the current group of hens and love him even though he obviously hates me!

Hi @Fl Granny17, I understand your current situation!

I have experienced multiple rooster spur removals and it works very well.
A bell would be a good course of action to detect him.

I also understand your attachment to him as I've raised many myself and never cooked a single one, so you are not alone there!

 

[Ursuline Chick]

@Fl Granny17. Welcome from New Orleans. The bell sounds like a great idea, that way you can be prepared when he approaches.

 

[the_peanut_coop]

Welcome to BYC! I understand how you feel. I hope the bell works. (Maybe he has an odd way of showing affection???) Have a great day!

 

[RoosterWhisperer]

Hi @Fl Granny17, I understand your current situation!

I have experienced multiple rooster spur removals and it works very well.
A bell would be a good course of action to detect him.

I also understand your attachment to him as I've raised many myself and never cooked a single one, so you are not alone there!

But then again, I have never raised a mean rooster....

Is he attacking more with his spurs or his beak? The beak can often do as much damage as spurs would pain wise, so watch out for both.

 

[RoosterWhisperer]

I will give it a try ... thanks! I have learned a lot about birds/chickens over the years but this rabid aggression is new to me! And it's just ME! He leaves my husband alone

Just you huh, that's very strange.

 

[Starburst]

Hi, and welcome to BYC! So excited you joined!
Make yourself at home in this amazing community!

 

[Tired old Rooster]

I will give it a try ... thanks! I have learned a lot about birds/chickens over the years but this rabid aggression is new to me! And it's just ME! He leaves my husband alone

He's smart. At least smart enough to figure who he can go for. Maybe bribing him will get him to like you. Good to try that together with your husband.