Just Want to Help

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

 

[N F C]

Hello, hope things work out with your boy!

 

[Fl Granny17]

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!

I've been a vegetarian for 35 years but I do eat eggs and cheese so cooking a chicken has never been an option for me. They are really pets ... with the added benefit of keeping the ticks under control on our property! Plus they are just so enjoyable to watch!!!

 

[Kenneth Zweerink]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens. And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska !

 

[Fl Granny17]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens. And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska !

Hello Nebraska!

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.

Just spurs! But it's amazing how much power there is in his legs even though I've removed the outer spur coat.

 

[RoosterWhisperer]

Hello Nebraska!

Just spurs! But it's amazing how much power there is in his legs even though I've removed the outer spur coat.

I know, very strong they are!

 

[Fl Granny17]

Love LA!

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

Thanks for your advice!

 

[InterestingChickens]

Welcome to BYC! Best of luck with your rooster.

 

[Fl Granny17]

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.

I can hand feed him treats along with the hens but hasn't seemed to make a difference! I think a bell to warn me when he's near is going to be worth a try. Either way, I'm not cooking him!!!

 

[Banana01]

Welcome to buc. I dont remove spurs but have thought about doing it because my roos fight each other, sometimes to near death if i don't intervene.